(Baltimore, MD) -- The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, Baltimore City Department of Social Services and local nonprofits are partnering to help vulnerable youth and families at risk of homelessness.
“Every young person in Baltimore deserves a safe place to call home and the support they need to thrive. Tackling youth homelessness is not just about housing — it’s about dignity, opportunity, and giving our young people the foundation to build a better future,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “This collaborative effort between Baltimore City agencies, the State of Maryland and dedicated nonprofit providers represents a significant step forward in addressing youth and family homelessness and ensuring vulnerable households have the support they need to achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency.”
Under the agreement, BCDSS will identify older youth experiencing out-of-home care to live at Restoration Gardens 1 and young families will stay at the Y in Central Maryland's Geraldine Young Family Life Center.
“The transition to adulthood is difficult for anyone, but for youth who have experienced trauma and instability, the risks are even greater. When housing is uncertain, these challenges multiply,” said Baltimore City Department of Social Services Director Brandi Stocksdale, LCSW-C. “We are proud to partner in this work to ensure the young people and families we serve receive wraparound supports — education, employment, health care, and mentoring — so they stay permanently housed and have every chance to thrive.”
BCDSS will fund the case management services for the youth and MOHS will act as a fiscal intermediary and monitoring entity for the services.
