New Publication: Mental Health + Well Being Of Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, NN4Y is pleased to release a new publication. Unfortunately, many youth experiencing homelessness have mental health challenges that too often go unmet. The longer young people experience homelessness, the more they are exposed to the risks of sexual and economic exploitation and more likely they are to experience trauma, declining health, and addictions. Young people need community support and no barrier to access mental health services. Read more here. 

Don’t forget: HUD Definition Webinar NEXT WEEK!

Hear young adult leaders from across the country discuss the complexity of federal definitions of homelessness. They will discuss how the lack of a cohesive definition of homelessness impacts youth and young adults. Also, they will discuss policy solutions that communities can carry out to improve their response to youth homelessness. Federal assistance for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness is funded primarily through three different agencies: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each federal agency administers programs using different definitions of homelessness, with HUD implementing the most narrow.  This lack of unified definition has perpetuated a fragmented response to youth and young adult homelessness. 
Date: May 16, 2023  l   2 - 3 PM ET 

Liam is Graduating!

Liam, our amazing Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellow, graduates today with a B.S. degree in Public Health from Temple University! 

Liam is an experienced policy advocate, personally journeying through large systems, with the goal of improving the lives of marginalized populations; leading with lived expertise, he is visionary, strategic, and resilient.

NN4Y wishes you all the best!

Since 1951, Friends of Youth has provided hope, community, and opportunities for growth to young people in King County. We envision all youth having every opportunity to succeed. Learn more.

The mission of Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) is to strengthen services and support for Texas youth and families to help them overcome challenges and achieve healthy development. Learn more.