LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to continue housing opportunities for Transition-Aged Youth (TAY) through the Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus). 

The motion grants procedural approval of a resolution to participate in and accept the State of California‘s funding allocations, allowing the County to bring in overran additional $17.5 million. These funds will support housing opportunities and services for TAY, including expanding the number of units and vital supports such as housing navigators. 

“During a time of significant fiscal challenges and a changing federal funding landscape, the county must do all it can to ensure the continuance of vital programming for our youth, especially those in foster care. We cannot afford to leave money on the table,” said Chair Pro Tem Solis. “Today’s motion is a crucial step in ensuring housing and services for Transition-Aged Youth not only expands, but helps set them on a path toward stability and independence.”

As California’s high housing costs continue to drive instability and homelessness, especially among young people and former foster youth, the expansion of THP-Plus will help connect participants with housing and essential resources such as meaningful employment, access to higher education and support for self-sufficiency. 

Read the full motion here.