Housing Youth Under the Age of 18: Challenges and Successes in the West for Ending and Preventing Youth Homelessness
Speakers:
Adam Jenkins, Senior Regional Coordinator, Second Home, EMO
Jennifer Myers, Lived Experienced Youth Advocate, La RHEP, HFYLA, LACYEH
Arash Ghafoori, Executive Director, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Heather Dorfman, Alba & Youth Opportunity Center Program Manager, New Avenues for Youth
Brittany Garner, Director of Programs, Point Source Youth
The West is at the forefront of many innovative policies that allow for better and more affirming service provision to young people under the age of 18. Hear providers discuss big wins in their communities and address the barriers we still need to overcome to provide affirming services for minors who are experiencing homelessness.