design access points that do not put unnecessary barriers between youth and assistance. This can be done by locating access points at locations where youth who are homeless already frequent and have built trust. Data Sharing The day shelter for youth, coordinated assessment, and homeless school liaisons are not Problem able to share information. Create a data sharing agreement between the day shelter for youth, coordinated Solution assessment, and the homeless school liaisons. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, school districts. Funding No funding required. and Cost Better Access Problem Unaccompanied youth often have trust-issues with adults. Create additional access points where this population is comfortable and may already have Solution established relationships, such as the day shelter or schools. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, school districts. Funding No funding required. and Cost Serving Unique Needs Targeting mainstream homeless services toward unaccompanied youth will not be successful due to the unique needs of this population. Short- and long-term assistance must take into account the young age, brain development, lack of trust in adults, and experience of trauma, abuse and neglect. Crisis Response Youth who are over 18 do not have an immediate place to get off the streets other than Problem adult shelter that many will not utilize. Create short-term crisis beds that can provide immediate respite while long-term Solution options are reviewed. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, Vancouver Housing Authority. Funding Vancouver Housing Authority, Clark County, City of Vancouver; cost of operations and Cost depends on location of crisis beds, but will include cost of overnight staffing. Supportive Housing Unaccompanied youth often need intensive services and a supportive living environment Problem before independent living. Create site-based transitional housing with supportive services for youth under 18 and Solution scattered-site options with intensive services for youth over 18. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, Vancouver Housing Authority. Vancouver Housing Authority, SWWDC, DSHS, Clark County, City of Vancouver; transitional housing will be most cost effective if repurposing current transitional Funding housing; scattered-site rental assistance and services can be funded with Community and Cost Funds, HOME, and CDBG; estimated cost of $10,000 per household in rental assistance and $4,000 per household in services. Indicators and Outcomes The following indicators and outcomes will be used to measure progress in this section. Unaccompanied Youth
design access points that do not put unnecessary barriers between youth and assistance. This can be done by locating access points at locations where youth who are homeless already frequent and have built trust. Data Sharing Problem The day shelter for youth, coordinated assessment, and homeless school liaisons are not able to share information. Solution Create a data sharing agreement between the day shelter for youth, coordinated assessment, and the homeless school liaisons. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, school districts. Funding and Cost No funding required. Better Access Problem Unaccompanied youth often have trust-issues with adults. Solution Create additional access points where this population is comfortable and may already have established relationships, such as the day shelter or schools. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, school districts. Funding and Cost No funding required. Serving Unique Needs Targeting mainstream homeless services toward unaccompanied youth will not be successful due to the unique needs of this population. Short- and long-term assistance must take into account the young age, brain development, lack of trust in adults, and experience of trauma, abuse and neglect. Crisis Response Problem Youth who are over 18 do not have an immediate place to get off the streets other than adult shelter that many will not utilize. Solution Create short-term crisis beds that can provide immediate respite while long-term options are reviewed. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, Vancouver Housing Authority. Funding and Cost Vancouver Housing Authority, Clark County, City of Vancouver; cost of operations depends on location of crisis beds, but will include cost of overnight staffing. Supportive Housing Problem Unaccompanied youth often need intensive services and a supportive living environment before independent living. Solution Create site-based transitional housing with supportive services for youth under 18 and scattered-site options with intensive services for youth over 18. Partners Janus Youth Programs, Council for the Homeless, Vancouver Housing Authority. Funding and Cost Vancouver Housing Authority, SWWDC, DSHS, Clark County, City of Vancouver; transitional housing will be most cost effective if repurposing current transitional housing; scattered-site rental assistance and services can be funded with Community Funds, HOME, and CDBG; estimated cost of $10,000 per household in rental assistance and $4,000 per household in services. Indicators and Outcomes The following indicators and outcomes will be used to measure progress in this section. Unaccompanied Youth
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