On Tuesday, the Virginia City Council approved a $150,000 grant submission which would fund a youth foyer project. The project would provide young people with support systems and housing.

"The youth foyer has been in the works for about four years, [Lorrie] Janatopoulos said, and will include 13 efficiency units and 2 two-bedroom units for parenting teens, along with a wide array of support services for the disadvantaged young adults aged 16-21."

The staff for the new foyer would include two caseworkers and two to three night and weekend paraprofessionals. The foyer housing concept is considered a successful model for helping young people achieve self-sufficiency. Read more at VirginiaMN.com.

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