Programs include rehousing, transitional housing, and host homes.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $84 million to create systems that end youth homelessness in 17 local communities, including six rural communities. Awards were funded through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and will support a broad range of housing programs, which include rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes. HUD is collaborating with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness on the program.
“Placing young people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing can change the trajectory of their lives,” said Secretary Marcia Fudge. “With this funding, HUD is targeting federal resources to meet local needs and support community-driven efforts to end youth homelessness and improve outcomes through stable housing and services.”
HUD continues its efforts to work closely with youth to enhance and expand YHDP—relying on the suggestions submitted directly from youth who have experienced homelessness—while also seeking to partner with youth who have lived-experience to aid in assessing the submitted applications, ensuring the applicants’ needs are understood. Additionally, Hud intends to collaborate with its federal partners, continuing to help the advancement of the program and review applications, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Fudge as she oversees funding for youth homelessness prevention.
- For discernment for HUD officials as they implement housing programs.
- For the children and youth who are homeless or facing the potential of becoming so.
Sources: Department of Housing and Urban Development
