Youth Advisory Board (YAB)

Mission: The mission of the Youth Advisory Board is to provide critical input and feedback to Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and Continuum of Care (CoC) programs, planning, activities and policies to uplift youth voices and priorities and further the work of ending youth homelessness.

Vision: We believe everyone has the right to be housed and connected to care.

What is YHDP?

  • The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is an initiative designed to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness.
  • The goal of the YHDP is to support selected communities, including rural, suburban, and urban areas across the United States, in the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness.
  • Any community receiving this funding is required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to have a Youth Advisory Board to provide feedback on program planning and implementation to best serve the youth and young adult population.

Interested In Joining The Yab?

If you are interested in joining the Youth Advisory Board. Please review the eligibility below and click the link to apply.

Eligibility:

  • Have had a lived experience of homelessness
  • Under the age of 24

Interested In Presenting To The Yab?

The Youth Advisory Board provides CoC members, work groups, and organizations the opportunity to come to a meeting to receive valuable insight and feedback on initiatives they are working on. If you would like to get youth voice in on your work, please click the button below.

Meet Our YAB Facilitator

Hello, my name is Kendra Hathaway, although some folks call me Kenni. My pronouns are she/they. I love ethereal fairy EVERYTHING, love to craft, crochet, & thrift. I’m a sucker for astrological alignments and whimsy. I’ve worked in the homeless response system since 2018 after having lived experience for many years. I find my passions all around are community driven. I’m excited to be working with YAB again, connect with community partners and achieve our shared goals. 

If you have any questions about the YAB please contact Kendra at kendranhathaway131725@gmail.com

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