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Housing Stability After System Involvement

Research indicates that involvement with state systems of care, including child welfare, youth legal system, and behavioral health, increases the young person’s risk of homelessness. NPLC highlights systems that effectively collaborate across agencies to prevent youth from experiencing homelessness immediately after a system exit or later in their lives.

Other Prevention Priorities

National Prevention Learning Collaborative (NPLC)

The Importance of Family Preservation in Preventing Youth Homelessness

See how Cocoon House, Sasha Bruce, and Waypoint strengthen families to prevent youth homelessness through support and services.

Engaging Schools in Upstream Prevention

Understand how schools can identify risks early and partner with communities to prevent youth homelessness.

Family & Natural Supports: A Foundation for Prevention

Discover how strengthening family and natural supports helps keep youth housed and connected.

Preventing Homelessness for Court-Involved Youth

See how Seattle YMCA and L4YC use housing, legal support, and early intervention to prevent homelessness.

Preventing Youth Homelessness Before Criminal Legal System Entry

Discover how cross-sector partnerships connect diversion, reentry, and housing supports to prevent youth homelessness.

Leveraging Lived Expertise to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Hear findings from research with 450 youth highlighting lived expertise and prevention strategies.

Pathways to Success: Colorado’s Statewide Case Management

Take a closer look at Colorado’s Pathways to Success model for preventing homelessness.

A Data Sharing Success Story: Colorado Youth Homelessness Study

Learn how Colorado uses shared data and youth input to better understand and prevent homelessness.

Strengthening State Laws to Prevent Youth Homelessness

Gain insights into legislative strategies that promote early intervention and prevent youth homelessness.

Building Sustainable Futures: Hiring Youth into Meaningful Work

Examine how youth employment programs build supportive workplaces and prevent homelessness.

Learn More About NPLC

The Youth Compensation Legal Guide: What You Need to Know

Get practical guidance on legal basics, risks, and best practices for paying youth.