• 10th Annual 2026 National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness

    Watch our highlights video of this year’s gathering in Baltimore advancing our shared mission of ending youth homelessness.

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  • Direct cash to prevent homelessness launches in 10 new sites across the U.S.

    See the impact one-time direct cash payments can have.

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  • practical tools to build stability & financial empowerment

    Tools and tips from young people, for young people.

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What We Do

TARGETED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Direct Cash To Prevent
Youth Homelessness

DIRECT CASH TRANSFERS

24-Month Direct Cash
Assistance & Support

FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Tools & Tips To Achieve Financial Stability

Our Latest Work

TARGETED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Direct Cash Detroit Announces Program giving $125k to 50 Youth

TARGETED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Los Angeles: Safe Place For Youth Launches CASH LA 2.0

EVENTS

2026 National Symposium: Highlights, Video, Learnings

TARGETED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Direct cash Central Maryland: Distribution To Begin in december

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TARGETED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DIRECT CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM

Youth Stories

in the News

Point Source Youth Program To Help Young People Avoid Homelessness Gets Additional Funds From Howard County

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UNCLOSETED MEDIA

The LGBTQ Youth Homelessness Crisis Persists. What’s Blocking Progress?

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CBS NEWS

Baltimore Can Show How To Prevent Youth Homelessness Before It Begins

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Case Study headline here

Through DCT, Program staff distribute cash to youth either remotely or safely in person at a frequency that works best for them alongside optional support programs including higher education and career counseling in addition to traditional case management.

$128,000

Direct Cast Transfers distributed in 2024

PSY Success Stories

95%

of youths in stable housing after 1 month post-cash