In an effort to help the region’s unhoused youth and prevent adult homelessness, California Assemblymember James C. Ramos presented a $5 million state funding commitment for Family Assistance Program, a local nonprofit, to build housing and provide support services for the region on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The investment comes as 28,164 San Bernardino County K-12 students — 7% of total enrollment — were identified as homeless or lacking secure housing during the 2024-25 school year, according to the county’s Community Indicators Report. Among those students, 88% share housing with other families because of economic hardship.
“It’s time that we come together as a region, put a focus on our homeless youth, give them the resources that they need and ensure that they understand that their dreams are just as important as anyone else’s in the community,” Ramos said…