📍 Baltimore, Maryland
Oregon Direct Cash Transfers Plus Program
2-Year Direct Cash Program
Gabrielle Huffman, DCT+ recipient
What is Oregon DCT+?
Launched in February 2023, Oregon’s Direct Cash Transfers Plus (DCT+) program supports young adults ages 18–24 by pairing unconditional cash with tailored services like financial empowerment, housing navigation, and case management to help them overcome housing barriers.
DCT+ began in three counties—Multnomah, Clackamas, and Deschutes—serving 120 young people. It has since expanded to five additional sites, reaching 120 more youth and advancing Oregon’s commitment to ending youth homelessness.
How It Works
1.
120 participants receive $1,000 per month for 24 months to help cover rent, utilities, and other basic needs, providing a crucial foundation of economic stability.
2.
Participants also receive a one-time $3,000 enrichment fund to help cover security deposits, furniture, moving costs, or education and job training expenses that support long-term stability.
3.
With support from DCT staff, participants create a budget, set goals, and build a plan for housing and stability. Staff meet with them regularly to offer coaching and guidance along the way.
UPDATESMeet Thread, our community Partner in Baltimore THAP
The Oregon Department of Human Services partnered with Youth To The Front to publish a report on how the first phase of the pilot impacted lives. Initial research indicates this program is an efficient way to end youth homelessness.
94%
At program exit, 94% of participants were housed, with 77% living independently.
74%
74% reported having some savings at program exit
8.1%
High school diploma attainment increased by 8.1%.
$571
With an average of 1.75 people supported per enrollment, the effective cost of the program was approximately $571 per person/month.
“Sacrifices are vowels to never give up on your destiny … mistakes are proof that you're working on your goals but YOU are the walking representation of everything you work for.”
— Ibriana, Youth Consultant
On The Team
This initiative is led by Point Source Youth in partnership with Thread. Youth consultants and PSY will guide the distribution of cash and ensure community voices are at the forefront.
Kyliah
Youth Consultant
Ibriana
Youth Consultant
Slaynne De La Cruz
Director, Program Development and Growth
Anjala Huff
Vice President, Direct Cash Transfers
“Poverty gives context to the violence that surrounds us, it’s not the cause, but the condition. Understanding that should shape how we address harm and how we care for people.”
— Kyliah, Youth Consultant
This initiative is presented by Point Source Youth and Thread with support from the Sherman Family Foundation.
