The Legal Aid Society brought this federal class action lawsuit on behalf of runaway and homeless youth aged 16 through 20 in New York City who were denied access to shelter. In 2021, the City agreed to provide shelter to all 16- and 17-year-olds who seek it, to maintain an adequate number of youth shelter beds, and to increase access to mental health services for youth; it also established due process procedures for class members facing involuntary discharge from shelter as part of a settlement agreement. In addition to the terms of the settlement, the C.W. litigation team’s advocacy contributed to an increase in the number of beds available to the class by more than 500, nearly tripling the total amount of beds; this advocacy also contributed to an increase in the age range of eligibility for shelter and services, following amendments made to the NYS Runaway and Homeless Youth Act.