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Youth Homelessness Policy Proposal

Youth Homelessness Policy Proposal. Seattle Youth Commission 2010 Max Miner Loey May Engel Sarah Servin Tiffany Do Policy Aide: Marci Curtin. Purpose. To prevent youth homelessness. Background. 1,900 homeless youth in King County. Family conflict and home issues are primary causes.

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Youth Homelessness Policy Proposal

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  1. Youth Homelessness Policy Proposal Seattle Youth Commission 2010 Max Miner Loey May Engel Sarah Servin Tiffany Do Policy Aide: Marci Curtin

  2. Purpose To prevent youth homelessness.

  3. 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.

  4. Program Research • Youth Community Meetings • Cocoon House • PSKS • YouthCare • Friends of Youth

  5. Proposal Contract with nationally recognized teen prevention program Cocoon House Project SAFE with referrals from YouthCare’s teen shelter program.

  6. 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.

  7. 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 Outreach

  8. 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!

  9. Connections • Race and Social Justice Initiative • Committee to End Homelessness in King County • Seattle Youth and Families Initiative

  10. Thank You!

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