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Preventing youth homelessness in Sarasota County by helping at-risk youth build independent living skills that sustain a successful adult life.

0%
of youth aging out of foster care will be homeless within six months because they are unprepared to live independently and have limited education and no social support.

More Statistics Below

What is youth homelessness?

Unaccompanied youth who don’t have a permanent home and who live in shelters, on the streets, in cars or vacant buildings, or are couch surfing or living in other unstable circumstances.

Homeless Youth in Sarasota County (Ages 15-25)

  • 17 and under
  • 18 - 21
  • 22 - 25
Girls57%
57%
Boys43%
43%
On their own without a stable place to live27%
27%
Research From Safe Children Coalition
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