Disrupting Pipelines to Homelessness: Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention

Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention (DCT-P) is a scalable, youth-driven solution to prevent youth homelessness that utilizes a one-time cash payment to young people based on the cost of living in that community with the goal of preventing experiences of homelessness and housing insecurity for young people at risk. Hear about Point Source Youth's work on DCT-P, and the exciting RFP (Request for Proposal) launch to support communities nationwide.

Speakers:

  • Ashley Barnes-Cocke, Director, DCT as Prevention, Point Source Youth

  • KiKi- Serantes, Program Mentor-Interim Manager, Ali Forney Center

  • Nyia Harris, Youth Action Board, Tacoma Community House

  • Marlin Henderson, Reach Center Tacoma, WA

 
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