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In Support of our LGBTQIA+ community

YouthCare stands in strong opposition to anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation currently being considered throughout the United States, including horrific anti-trans legislation in Texas and the hateful “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida.… Read More of “In Support of our LGBTQIA+ community”

Posted by Jessie Friedmann on April 1, 2022

YouthCare’s 2021 Agency Update

2021 has been incredibly dynamic for YouthCare and the young people we serve. We are excited to share this special agency update with you. Thanks for watching! Interested in learning… Read More of “YouthCare’s 2021 Agency Update”

Posted by Suzanne Sullivan on December 23, 2021

YouthCare’s Support for Immigrant & Undocumented Youth from the Border

YouthCare’s mission is to support young people who need immediate shelter, basic needs, food, and stability to build a better future. We do this for young people in our community,… Read More of “YouthCare’s Support for Immigrant & Undocumented Youth from the Border”

Posted by YouthCare on April 18, 2021

YouthCare Stands Against Domestic Terrorism & White Supremacy

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This Wednesday we witnessed an attempted coup on the U.S. Capitol and a violent attack on our democracy. YouthCare vehemently condemns Wednesday’s attack and shares the anger, sadness, and pain felt… Read More of “YouthCare Stands Against Domestic Terrorism & White Supremacy”

Posted by YouthCare on January 7, 2021

YouthCare Endorses Health Through Housing Proposal

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YouthCare endorses the King County Health Through Housing proposal and we urge you to support it too. The Health Through Housing proposal will implement a 0.1% sales tax across King… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses Health Through Housing Proposal”

Posted by YouthCare on October 12, 2020

YouthCare Statement on Illegal Border Closure

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For over ten years, YouthCare has been running a program called Casa de Los Amigos (Casa) for unaccompanied youth arriving at the U.S. border. The majority of youth served at… Read More of “YouthCare Statement on Illegal Border Closure”

Posted by YouthCare on September 14, 2020

YouthCare Responds to 2020 Count Us In Results

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All Home King County released its January 2020 Point-in-Time count results last week and there is cause for both hope and concern. While the count’s methodology has multiple limitations—such as… Read More of “YouthCare Responds to 2020 Count Us In Results”

Posted by YouthCare on July 8, 2020

YouthCare Endorses JumpStart Seattle Payroll Tax

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Five years ago, King County and the City of Seattle declared a state of emergency on homelessness. Nevertheless, despite modest declines in subpopulations like families and youth, homelessness rates continued… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses JumpStart Seattle Payroll Tax”

Posted by Shoshana Wineburg on June 22, 2020

Mayor Durkan: Defund. Reform. Redistribute. Reinvest.

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As peaceful protestors across this city have demanded justice against racism and brutality, they’ve faced police clad in military-grade riot gear. Sound grenades. Tear gas. Rubber bullets. Our streets look… Read More of “Mayor Durkan: Defund. Reform. Redistribute. Reinvest.”

Posted by Shoshana Wineburg on June 9, 2020

YouthCare Stands in Solidarity: Say Their Names. Protest. Educate. Give. Vote.

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There is an undeniable link between youth homelessness and institutionalized racism. We are a country that has disenfranchised communities of color, limiting their economic viability and access to opportunity through… Read More of “YouthCare Stands in Solidarity: Say Their Names. Protest. Educate. Give. Vote.”

Posted by YouthCare on June 4, 2020

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