Youth Homelessness in Nevada

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• Youth Homelessness in Nevada
• Presented by
• LaKesha Pope
• Youth Program and Policy Analyst

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Youth Homelessness

• 2 million youth per year experience at least one
  episode of homelessness

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National Picture of Youth Served
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Categories of Homeless Youth
Only 6 receive housing
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Homeless Assistance Programs
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Local Advocacy

• Transforming your local response to youth
  homelessness
• Identify common goals
• Support a coordinating body
• Develop a champion
• Strategic allocation of resources
• Tell your story