there is going to be a local tax increase soon.

I think this program is an excellent idea. Most of these teens are in foster care or a group home through no fault of their own. They have parents that are incarcerated or dysfunctional and most often, they only have one parent and no other relatives that are either capable or willing to take them. I worked in a high school for several years and had the opportunity to get to know a lot of them. When they turn 18 they are on their own and no where to go. If the taxpayers do have to fund some of this is that is fine. There are so many programs out there that encourage citizens to become dependent on the government programs. This would give them a chance to become a productive citizen and not have to resort to crime to support themselves. How many of us sponser a child in a foreign country or an animal welfare organization? Why not have sponsership for these young adults and/or a system to collect donations. Going a step farther with this program, why not form a program where businesses could offer employment and training or maybe work with the Goodwill and the Salvation Army in getting them ready for adulthood. If they are given a chance and support there is a strong likelyhood that they will not become a tenant in jail or prison. Kudos to the program. I would support this program 100%.

Who is going to pay that rent? Parents that kids were taken away from? Proably something else they will want tax payers to pay for.