There are currently close to seventy unhoused teenagers documented by the Auburn school system.
AUBURN, Maine — In response to a growing population of unhoused youth, the City of Auburn is welcoming the resources of a local non-profit.
Housing Resources for Youth (HRY) has been working in the Brunswick area for the past few years, offering resources for teens struggling with housing.
Expanding now into Auburn, the group looks for families willing to host teens they’re working with to either stay for a short or long-term stay.
“Last year we placed 23 teens in the Bath, Brunswick, Topsham area,” Executive Director Pam Gormley said. “These teens did nothing to deserve to be homeless.”
There are currently close to seventy unhoused teenagers documented by the Auburn school system.
“So we expect our teens and our host homes to make a family, it’s not just providing a bed,” Gormley said.
Families go through extensive interviews, background checks, and personality matches to ensure a good fit.
Marshall Shepherd …