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Preparing for Reopening from COVID-19
August 7, 2020
As the country begins to reopen after months of COVID-19 closures, every state looks a little different. There are several common considerations that all youth service organizations should know as normal activity slowly resumes. Fortunately, there are federal guidelines for the phases which can help your organization prepare and tap into resources to learn more.
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COVID-19 Guidance for Youth Homelessness Service Providers
August 3, 2020
What to Know for Your Organization
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers guidance on how COVID-19 spreads and what symptoms look like, which is essential to prevention and safety. There are several ways that youth homelessness service providers can prepare and protect both staff and youth.
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The Overlap of Human Trafficking and Runaway and Homeless Youth
July 16, 2020
Human trafficking transcends demographic categories. Its survivors span the spectrum of race, class, and geography. However, some populations are at greater risk for trafficking than others, and runaway and homeless youth (RHY) are among the most vulnerable.
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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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