Congressman Nadler and the Ali Forney Center Announce New Federal Funding to Serve Homeless LGBTQ Youth in NYC

Statement

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), and the Ali Forney Center (AFC) announced three new federal grants to help continue AFC's important work serving homeless youth in New York City, an estimated 40% of which identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ). Combined, the more than $1 million in federal grants will provide critical resources to AFC, which works with LGBTQ homeless youth on a range of issues, including domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.

"We have a moral imperative to do all we can to help youth get off the streets and obtain the services they need," said Congressman Jerrold Nadler. "LGBTQ youth are at particular risk of ending up on the street, often being ostracized and cast out of their homes for simply being who they are. With this federal funding, I am happy the Ali Forney Center will be able to continue to serve as a one-stop shop for the LGBTQ homeless youth population, providing crucial counseling and support services to this vulnerable group."

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