2025 national Symposium

on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness

October 7-8, 2025

Baltimore, MD

Join over 800 advocates, service providers, youth leaders, policymakers, and funders from across the country for two powerful days of connection, learning, and movement-building in Baltimore this October!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

Latest Updates

Latest Updates

Direct Cash Transfers
(DCT-P) Handbook

This comprehensive guide is for advocates, service providers, and communities looking to implement Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention (DCT-P)—a powerful, youth-centered strategy to prevent homelessness.

National Prevention Learning Collaborative on Youth Homelessness

NPLC brings together national partners, local provider organizations, and youth with lived expertise from across the country who have expertise in youth homelessness prevention, housing stability, education, employment, well-being, health care and human services.

the New Financial Empowerment Platform for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

WorthIt provides free interactive skill-building for youth experiencing homelessness including tips on budgeting, building credit, and more!

Announcing

CASH LA Direct Cash Transfers As Prevention Request for Proposal

our youth-centered solutions

Targeted Housing Assistance Program

Youth facing imminent risk of homelessness receive a one-time cash payment to support the housing action plan they developed with their prevention specialist. They also have access to additional youth-centered services through a local community-based organization.

National Prevention Learning Collaborative (NPLC)

NPLC seeks to highlight and elevate effective practices, policies, and programs that are driving local progress in preventing youth homelessness. It promotes peer learning, strengthens collaboration among federal, state, and local partners, and enhances coordination of efforts.

Direct Cash Transfers (DCT)

DCT delivers monthly cash payments directly to youth in a way that aligns with their needs and preferences. A local community-based organization offers youth-centered support, including housing navigation, financial coaching, and peer mentorship.

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Together we can end youth homelessness