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.