Introduction to Direct Cash Transfers: Community Buy-in and Support
Learn from Point Source Youth partners in Baltimore and Oregon about various ways to advocate for bringing direct cash transfers (DCTs) to young people in your community. Viewers will walk away with practical knowledge of DCT advocacy, explore the recent data that has aided in building community trust, support, and momentum for this youth-led intervention, and learn how to garner interest and financial support from government entities, private funders, and individual donors.
Speakers
Sara Brooks, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Matt Rasmussen, Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program Coordinator, State of Oregon - Department of Human Services
Liz Harding, Co-Founder, System Change Partners
Kyliah Amani, Youth Consultant, CARE Baltimore DCT Pilot
Moderator
LJ Woolston, Director, Direct Cash Transfers, Formerly Point Source Youth