Housing and Services to End Youth Homelessness Act (p. 26)

Only 11 states “provide funding for youth-specific housing and services, and variation in laws and licensing from state to state result in conflicts for programs that also wish to access federal funds. [C]ommunities and youth need flexible access to an array of housing and service options. The purpose of this statute is to prevent, reduce, and end all forms of homelessness experienced by young people through the provision of appropriate housing options with supportive services.”

Youth Host Home Services Act (p. 34)

“Host homes are an effective intervention for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Host homes are typically short-term, providing a safe, temporary, welcoming space for up to six months where the young person can move toward self-sufficiency. Host homes can be a stranger match, family member, or person known to the youth (family friend, best friend’s family, etc.). Typically, youth in host home programs are provided with a case manager, and hosts receive a monthly stipend payment, training, and support as needed.”

Funding and Services

Housing and Services to End Youth Homelessness Act (p. 26)

Only 11 states “provide funding for youth-specific housing and services, and variation in laws and licensing from state to state result in conflicts for programs that also wish to access federal funds. [C]ommunities and youth need flexible access to an array of housing and service options. The purpose of this statute is to prevent, reduce, and end all forms of homelessness experienced by young people through the provision of appropriate housing options with supportive services.”

Youth Host Home Services Act (p. 34)

“Host homes are an effective intervention for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Host homes are typically short-term, providing a safe, temporary, welcoming space for up to six months where the young person can move toward self-sufficiency. Host homes can be a stranger match, family member, or person known to the youth (family friend, best friend’s family, etc.). Typically, youth in host home programs are provided with a case manager, and hosts receive a monthly stipend payment, training, and support as needed.”