Youth Homelessness

An expansion of services comes amid growing uncertainty for groups serving Minnesota’s homeless youth population.

On July 9, the Department of Health and Human Services started the funding competition for organizations that work on the frontlines of helping youth who are homeless, have run away, and are either involved in or at risk of being trafficked. 

As we face a national crisis, it’s clear that we need a multifaceted approach to address youth homelessness, writes Thomas Lee.

Data released late last year revealed a record-high number of students who are homeless in New York City, driving calls for public support.

For many young people, finding peer support can be the first step to accessing effective mental health care.

The New York Foundling, a prominent child welfare nonprofit, has increased affordable housing for New York City's foster youth.

A Supreme Court decision will have profound impacts on how state and local governments address homelessness, without adequate focus on youth.

Children currently living in New York's shelters for the homeless enjoyed a day of snacks and creativity at a summer carnival in Manhattan.

In Minneapolis, Wildflyer Coffee's four-month work training program offers employment and services to youth experience homelessness.