2025 Innovation Summit
January 14-15, 2025
Portland, OR
Our Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers brought together nearly 500 leaders—from national funders to state homelessness offices and young movement leaders—united in the mission to prevent and end youth homelessness. The energy, collaboration, and data-driven discussions reaffirmed what we know: Direct Cash Transfers and Flexible Cash Assistance work. A special thank you to our Platinum Community Champion, Gilead; our Gold Community Champion, ViiV Healthcare; and the Oregon Department of Human Services for their support!
Stay tuned for details on our 2025 National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness!
Together we can end youth homelessness
our youth-centered solutions
RAPID
RE-HOUSING
Rapid re-housing provides youth with a lease in their own name in the housing of their choice. Youth receive a tailored rent subsidy for up to two years along with comprehensive case management.
HOST
HOMES
Short-term host homes provide youth with an affirming, safe space to stay for 1-6 months with a well screened and well-matched mentor in their community.
DIRECT CASH
TRANSFERS
Through DCT, Program staff distribute cash to youth either remotely or safely in person at a frequency that works best for them alongside optional support programs including higher education and career counseling in addition to traditional case management.
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