New York's Homeless, Foster and Jailed Teens Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine
New York’s Homeless, Foster and Jailed Teens Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine Share this story Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Office New Yorkers 16 and older in juvenile detention, youth shelters and foster care facilities can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new guidance from the Cuomo administration. The Office of Children and Family Services sent a letter to provider agencies Monday night emphasizing that older teens in residential programs licensed or certified by the state are eligible for vaccine distribution. The memo is an attempt to clear up confusion that has existed for th...