More than 150,000 NYC Students Experienced Homelessness Last Year
This week, AFC released new data showing that more than 154,000 NYC public school students—nearly 1 in every 7—experienced homelessness last year. This made 2024–25 the tenth consecutive year in which more than 100K students did not have a permanent place to call home.
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With support from an advocate, shy Irene was able to open up. It was really empowering,” remembers her AFC advocate. “Because she felt comfortable, she could speak up for herself and her needs and talk about what she’s looking for in her education.”
Al-Yasid says that the day he found out he would finally be graduating “was one of the best days of my life!” Al is currently applying to college and aspires to a career in music production or media.
When Zio, who is classified as autistic, came to AFC, he was 12 years old and had attended four different schools in six years, none of which had provided him with an appropriate education.
