Washington State Initiatives Engage RHY Across Programs

A Youth Today report describes two new programs in WA taking a new approach to case management that isn’t tied to any one program or agency. Permanency Navigators serve youth as they enter and exit different shelters, programs and state systems. Youth Engagement Teams also find and support host homes for youth under 18. They pay small stipends, offer legal aid, and troubleshoot conflicts between hosts and RHY. Both programs attempt to build stability for youth who bounce from bed to couch to bed because of shelter stay limits and lack of affordable permanent housing options.

Read the full article here:
https://youthtoday.org/2019/06/washington-state-tries-host-homes-permanency-navigators-for-homeless-teens/