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Get to Know a Grantee: Larkin Street Youth Services
June 30, 2020
Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco has been a crucial component of the city’s Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) service system since 1984. They have also been a Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) grantee for more than 30 years. The National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families (NCHYF) spoke with Larkin Street’s Development Director, Clare Armbruster, to learn more about Larkin Street’s long, successful history and bright future.
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The Powerful Ingredients of the Lived Experience of Young People in Supporting RHY
June 16, 2020
As a collaborative group of youth and young adults, the Youth Catalyst Team is excited to partner with the National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth & Families (NCHYF) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) to share our insights on RHY services in a regular posting. We are a group of leaders, ages 16 to 24, who use our knowledge, skills, and personal understanding of systems and services to advance the youth services field.
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Trauma-Informed Care for the Full Range of RHY Services
June 10, 2020
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is increasingly recognized as a best practice for serving young people who have experienced homelessness.
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Guidance in Addressing COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Coronavirus is impacting individuals, families, communities, organizations, and state and local governments throughout the United States. NCHYF wants to share with you guidance in a number of areas, which is continuously being updated.
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