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

 
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