teen homelessness presentation
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Youth Homelessness Policy Proposal
Seattle Youth Commission 2010
Max MinerLoey May Engel
Sarah ServinTiffany Do
Policy Aide: Marci Curtin
![Page 2: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Purpose
To prevent youth homelessness.
![Page 3: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Background
• 1,900 homeless youth in King County.• Family conflict and home issues are
primary causes.• Prevention is key to ending youth
homelessness before the cycle begins.
![Page 4: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Program Research
• Youth Community Meetings• Cocoon House• PSKS• YouthCare• Friends of Youth
![Page 5: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Proposal
Contract with nationally recognized teen prevention
program Cocoon House Project SAFE with referrals from
YouthCare’s teen shelter program.
![Page 6: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Cocoon House Project SAFE
• Prevention-focused program – Provides parents of at-risk youth with a free,
90-minute phone session with a masters-level therapist.
– Goal: resolve family issues to the extent that the youth is able to safely remain at home.
![Page 7: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Outreach
• Advertise• Schools• Community centers• Juvenile justice• Homeless youth service centers• 211 community information line
• YouthCare• Would serve as regional contact with
Project SAFE• Refer families
![Page 8: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Budget
• $41,200• Serves 50-60 families at $686-$824
per family.• Vs. $200,000 for a new program and
thousands of dollars per year on homeless you housing and services.• Potential to save the city money!
![Page 9: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Connections
• Race and Social Justice Initiative• Committee to End Homelessness in
King County• Seattle Youth and Families Initiative
![Page 10: Teen Homelessness presentation](https://reader038.vdocuments.mx/reader038/viewer/2022103115/55684dabd8b42a73038b4a33/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Thank You!