interventions for populations and subpopulations of homeless youth andré c. wade program and policy...
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Interventions for Populations and
Subpopulations of Homeless Youth
André C. WadeProgram and Policy AnalystNational Alliance to End Homelessness
Populations & Subpopulations
Homeless Youth Under Age 18(temporarily disconnected, unstably connected, chronically disconnected)
Homeless Youth Ages 18-24(short-term, episodic, chronic)
Homeless Young Families 18-24(temporary, long-term-stayers, episodic/chronic)
Interventions for Youth Under Age 18
Interventions for Youth Ages 18-24
Interventions for Young Families Ages 18-24
Category Percentage Intervention
Temporary 72-75% -Family Intervention-Rapid Re-housing
Long-Term Stayers
20% -Rapid Re-Housing -Transition-in-Place
Episodic/Chronic 5-8% -TLP/Transition in Place-Medium-to Long-Term Housing and Services
Overarching Strategies and Goals
• Improve crisis response and prevent youth from entering homelessness.
• Place greater emphasis on family intervention.
• Expand the reach and effectiveness of transitional living/housing programs.
• Improve data.
Examples of Programs and Practiceswww.endyouthhomelessness.org
Family Intervention to Address and Prevent Homelessness Among LGBTQ Youth
Family Acceptance Project, San Francisco, CA
Family Therapy Intervention Pilot Project, New York, NY•http://www.endhomelessness.org/content/article/detail/4304/ (webinar)•http://www.endhomelessness.org/content/article/detail/4300 (brief)
Rapid-Rehousing for Youth ProfilesLife Works, Austin, TX ● Volunteers of America – Dakotas ● Hope Street, Minneapolis, MN ● Urban Peak, Denver, CO ● And more•http://www.endhomelessness.org/section/solutions/solutions_focus_areas/youth/hprpprofiles (profiles)
Low-Barrier Approach in TLPFirst Place for Youth, Oakland, CA•http://www.endhomelessness.org/content/article/detail/4015 (profile)
Contact
André C. Wade
Program and Policy Analyst
National Alliance to End Homelessness
202-942-8254