Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program
The Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program provides housing and transitional services in Queens for young adults 18-25 years of age who have spent at least one year past their 16th birthday in foster care and are at risk of street or sheltered homelessness. The program provides housing while young adults transition from foster care to independence.
Who Can Benefit from this Program
Young adults formerly in foster care who are at risk of homelessness
Age Criteria or Other Eligibility Requirements
Age 18-25; must have spent at least one year past their 16th birthday in foster care and are at risk of street or sheltered homelessness
How to Access this Program or Service
NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Teen Support Unit
This program is associated with...
Foster Care
For over 50 years, SCO's Foster Care practice has been helping children and their families grow, heal and thrive. We find safe, temporary families for children and teens throughout New York City and Long Island. Read More
Success Stories
Tanisha
“Tanisha” is a wonderful young lady who has been in SCO’s Foster Care program since 2014. Having excelled academically, Tanisha was assigned an SCO College Specialist to help her apply for colleges, financial aid, scholarships, grants and other educational supports. Last fall, Tanisha was accepted into Hunter College where she… Learn More
Jackie Tyree Kos
"It’s exciting to be involved with an agency that is doing so much good for so many people." Learn More
We shelter
5,200
youth, adults and children
96%
of 12th graders in Family Foster Care graduated high school; 61% are enrolled in post-secondary education