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Youth aging out of foster care or facing homelessness find affordable housing, support in Montrose

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Laura Palmisano

Imagine turning 18 and finding yourself aged out of the foster care system. You don’t have the resources to support yourself and now face homelessness.

A program in Montrose is aimed at helping youth in this situation. It provides affordable housing along with support and guidance.

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This story is part of a collaboration between Rocky Mountain Community Radio and the Solutions Journalism Network. Reports will highlight housing solutions across the Mountain West. Listen throughout the fall for more stories from our partner stations, including KSUT.

Mark Duggan provided online production of this story for KSUT.

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