COUNCILMEMBER RAMAN INTRODUCES MOTION TO END HOMELESSNESS AMONG TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH

For Immediate Release: August 21, 2026

Los Angeles, CA – This week, Councilmember Nithya Raman introduced a motion, co-presented by Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Bob Blumenfield, to develop a plan to substantially reduce and eventually functionally end homelessness among young people aged 18-24, or Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), in the City of Los Angeles. 

Roughly 2,000 TAY are living without stable housing in the City — they are among the City’s most vulnerable populations, as many are aging out of foster care or fleeing unstable homes and facing high rates or violence and food insecurity. Research shows housing interventions such as time-limited, shared, and transitional housing, flexible financial assistance, and intensive case management meaningfully improve housing stability for this group. 

The City already funds shelter and Time Limited Subsidy slots, while the state dedicates Housing, Homelessness and Prevention (HHAP) funding. However, HHAP dollars have been historically underspent by the City, putting them at risk of being rescinded. Councilmember Raman’s legislation seeks to ensure these funds are spent strategically, in partnership with TAY providers and philanthropic organizations, to substantially reduce, and functionally end, TAY homelessness within city limits.

Earlier this month, a new TAY transitional housing site opened its doors in Council District 4 — The Oaks — showcasing what this strategy could look like. Formerly the Oak Tree Inn, this once-vacant motel has been transformed into transitional housing for 38 people, where residents will have access to case management, mental health services, workforce development, job placement, and education referrals to help them build lasting stability and permanent housing. 

“Transitional Aged Youth are among the most vulnerable Angelenos experiencing homelessness,” said Councilmember Nithya Raman. “We have dedicated state funding sitting on the table that could make a real dent in this crisis, and we owe it to these young people to use it urgently and strategically. The Oaks shows what’s possible when we invest in TAY housing done right — now we need a citywide plan to match that ambition and functionally end TAY homelessness in Los Angeles.”

Councilmember Raman’s motion directs the City Administrative Office, with the support of the Bureau of Homelessness Oversight at the Los Angeles Housing Department, to report to Council within 90 days on a strategy to urgently address Transitional Aged Youth homelessness, using evidence-driven strategies. The strategy will include consultation with local TAY providers, outreach to philanthropic partners including LA4LA, a plan to ensure the City meets HHAP expenditure deadlines, and coordination with regional housing authorities to maximize use of federally funded vouchers.

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