NYC Council Passes Legislative Package to Expand Support for Vulnerable Youth in Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems As Fifth Segment of Its Mental Health Roadmap – Next100

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NYC Council Passes Legislative Package to Expand Support for Vulnerable Youth in Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems As Fifth Segment of Its Mental Health Roadmap

Cheyanne Deopersaud was featured in a New York City Council press release, following the City Council’s July 15, 2025 legislative package aimed at expanding support for vulnerable youth in foster care and juvenile justice.

Cheyanne Deopersaud was featured in a New York City Council press release, following the City Council’s July 15, 2025 legislative package aimed at expanding support for vulnerable youth in foster care and juvenile justice. Her groundbreaking report directly informed the legislation’s provisions—particularly the strengthened data collection requirements for placements and the permanent codification of the Fair Futures program—championed by Speaker Adrienne Adams. With disaggregated data now mandated by law, stakeholders can analyze where youth aging out of foster care are placed, assess how their environments impact outcomes, and mobilize evidence-backed advocacy for systemic reform.

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Cheyanne Deopersaud Housing + Design

Cheyanne is a fierce advocate for young people with child welfare involvement. At Next100, Cheyanne is developing innovative, sustainable solutions that address the root causes of housing instability among youth in, and transitioning out of, the foster care system. Her advocacy is fueled by her personal journey in foster care in New York, which has given her a profound understanding of the challenges and systemic barriers faced by youth in similar situations.

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