On a particular day, and in january. I think that it was the 31st because it was my wedding anniversary. And the youth count was from one to five during the day. The general Homeless Count was that particular day, that it began at 7 00 p. M. And so, there were 854 youth, who were the ages of 18 to 24, that was identified in the general count. 3 percent of the total population said that they were transgender, and 29 percent of that population was lgbtq. Of the specific youth count, 914 youth were identified. 134 youth, under 18, and 780 youth ages 18 to 24. Let me talk a little bit about that youth count it was conducted by youth. In addition, the youth who conducted the count they were paid 11 per hour for their time. For every completed survey, they were paid an additional 5. And our provider who conducted it with our help is applied for the survey research, and they made all of the payments to the youth. So the majority of the homeless pay youth lived outside or 80 percent were unshe
Pay youth lived outside or 80 percent were unsheltered and 14 percent were sheltered. This number increases for unaccompanied Homeless Youth undered age of 18, 93 percent live unsheltered and i think that we should note that the demographics were overwhelmingly male. And white male. In this particular count. 72 percent were male, and 41 percent of that 72 were white, and 20 percent, or 26 percent identified as lgbtq. But, what we found astonishing in this particular count was that 71 reported that they were unemployed. 57 percent received some type of a jail, government assistance, and 25 percent reported a history of foster care. And as devon mentioned earlier, 25 percent has not completed high school or gotten a ged. And so homelessness crosses all barriers. 18 percent were on probation, or on parole and 16 percent indicate living in San Francisco at the time that they became homeless. So i notice that some Behavior Health issues here but margo from dph will go into a little bit more
About that . Okay and booker t. Washington is also supervisor farrells. Booker t. Washington is kind of close to my heart and i remember, moving to San Francisco, and i will not date myself but many years ago. And partying at the booker t. Gym and so, i think that it is, and it is fitting that this particular building is now going to be housing for tay youth. So we have something called transitional housing plus or a thp, plus as we know it. And it is a 24month program for former foster youth, once again, ages 21 to 24. And this program was previously operated by family and Childrens Services in our department, but, in early 2014, of this year, it was actually transferred to the housing, division, along with me being able to get a dedicated staff position for all of the homeless programs and the Youth Programs allie as we know her is our Youth Coordinator and she brings a wealth of experience there are four. Lark inn street services, first place fun for youth, edge wood, and the salvat
Percent of that 72 were white, and 20 percent, or 26 percent identified as lgbtq. But, what we found astonishing in this particular count was that 71 reported that they were unemployed. 57 percent received some type of a jail, government assistance, and 25 percent reported a history of foster care. And as devon mentioned earlier, 25 percent has not completed high school or gotten a ged. And so homelessness crosses all barriers. 18 percent were on probation, or on parole and 16 percent indicate living in San Francisco at the time that they became homeless. So i notice that some Behavior Health issues here but margo from dph will go into a little bit more information about that. But 27 percent experience chronic depression, 23 percent experience a Substance Abuse disorder and 22 percent experience mental illness. So, last year, lobbied for additional funds for what we called the lgbtq 2, youth, out reach contract. And it was in collaboration with mary housed Homeless Youth alliance and i
It is about doing Work Together. There are plenty of people that you work with and you dont like. Thats what we need to do in this congress. Speaker boehner and the republicans who control me to say it is not time for a weekend break. It is backed that get us back into the session. Host that was the last call. What happens once Congress Comes back into session . Guest i am looking forward to hearing about the results of the meeting at the white house today. In my own office, we are facing as well cuts in our legislative branch. I am meeting with my stamp staff today to go over reductions in pay and possible furloughs. We are under sequester as well. Host Donna Edwards. She serves maryland. Thank you for your time. We will hear from randy forbes next. Again, with been talking to reporters across the United States to learn how their states will be affected. Mike from a public location joins us. When it comes to military guest i am sitting here in hampton roads. It is a dark and overcast