News & Updates from YouthCare
YouthCare believes that all young people deserve a safe and stable place to call home—and that no young person should ever have to sleep outside. We recognize that unsanctioned encampments… Read More of “YouthCare Statement on Sweeps”
“Just because youth are sleeping outside doesn’t mean they prefer to live there,” writes YouthCare’s CEO, Melinda Giovengo, in this Op-Ed to the Seattle Times. “That’s a false dichotomy. It… Read More of “No, Youth Don’t Choose to Live Outside”
On the day of Rebecca’s graduation from YouthCare’s Barista Training & Customer Service Program, she couldn’t stop smiling. Her giggle was infectious, and our staff raved about how she had become the clear leader of her cohort. Their pride filled the room. Read More of “Rebecca: The courage to be confident”
Young people come to YouthCare for many reasons. Some exit foster care without a place to go. Others flee from family abuse or rejection. But many come to us simply… Read More of “Tony: Ready To Move Forward”
YouthCare’s leadership unanimously voted to support the De-Escalate Washington ballot initiative—and we urge you to support Initiative 940 too. I-940 is a grassroots effort led by people of color and families… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses De-Escalate Washington”
YouthCare is excited to announce a new partnership with the University of Washington and the statewide Office of Homeless Youth called the Doorway Project. This partnership aims to streamline services for… Read More of “YouthCare Partners with UW on the Doorway Project”
Over 40 years ago, Congress passed the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act—the first and only federal law targeted at serving unaccompanied youth. For nearly as long, homeless youth providers and… Read More of “4.2 million Homeless Young People is Unacceptable: We Must Do More”
YouthCare was honored to be present as the Mayor and City of Seattle announced that Oak View Group’s (OVG) proposal had been selected to redevelop Seattle’s beloved Key Arena. As… Read More of “YouthCare Selected as Partner in Oak View Group’s Proposal to Renovate Key Arena”
YouthCare supports the renewal of the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). Our region faces an affordability crisis. Rents in Seattle have risen 57% in the last… Read More of “YouthCare Endorses King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy”
This morning, All Home King County released the results of their point-in-time count of homeless people in our community. The count was performed on January 27, 2017. For this year’s… Read More of “YouthCare Responds to All Home 2017 Data on Homelessness in King County”
