City of Anaheim to convert motel into housing for low-income and former foster care youth

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Around 50% of the homeless population across the country has spent time in foster care, according to the National Foster Youth Institute.

Without support from family or guardians, young adults often struggle to get an apartment, job, or even a car.

To break that cycle, the City of Anaheim converted a vacant motel into housing units specifically set aside for low-income young adults who are leaving the foster care system or are at risk of becoming homeless…

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