NY: Ali Forney Center announces ‘historic’ agreement with ACS to protect LGBTQ youth (Includes video)

Gay City News – June 12, 2024

In response to mounting complaints over the treatment of LGBTQ youth in the foster care system, The Ali Forney Center announced a new agreement with the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to prevent abuse and implement new policies aimed at providing safe and affirming home environments for queer young people. Representatives from The Ali Forney Center – a shelter provider offering 24-hour support to homeless queer youth – joined out State Senators Jabari Brisport of Brooklyn and Brad Hoylman-Sigal of Manhattan at the end of the the Christopher Street Pier on June 11 to announce the new agreement and call on government leaders to execute the new policies and codify protections for the future. A representative from the Office of Bronx Councilmember Althea Stevens also showed up in support.

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