LOCAL Closer Look: Family Connection, Inc. Homeless Youth in Birmingham Alabama

Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2023 by Ron Turner

Ron Turner discusses youth homelessness with Susan Johnston, Executive Director at Family Connection, Inc. Johnston reveals the surprising number of youths who are homeless in Birmingham and discusses the many services Family Connection provides to offer counseling and support. Johnston talks about offering a safe place for youth all around Birmingham as well as a new program they call Project Hope that offers Job training and continued education options. They can be contacted at (http://www.familyconnection-inc.org)

Original airdate: 6/4/2023 

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Ron joined EMF in 2023 and he covers parts of Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina as well as Georgia and Florida, including major markets Atlanta and Miami.

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