Guidelines

The Guidelines to Prevent, Address, and End Youth Homelessness contain a comprehensive roadmap of interventions that communities can adapt to their specific contexts and needs. The guidelines were developed as part of an evaluation funded by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) of the Homeless Housing and Prevention (HHAP) youth-set-aside funds in California. 

  • The guidelines are a reference for HHAP grantees, as well as other youth-serving organizations, to provide the best available evidence to inform decisions about spending of youth set-aside funds and the implementation of youth-centered programs. 

  • The guidelines were created by reviewing research literature for strategies and best practices, and by soliciting input from youth leaders with lived expertise in youth homelessness, youth advocates, service providers, government leads, and subject matter experts. 

Click below to view the Guidelines: 

Webinar

On March 11th, 2024, we formally introduced the guidelines in a Webinar. View the zoom recording here. 

Seeking Feedback

We will be revising the guidelines and re-issuing them in 2025. We will seek feedback from youth and adult allies for this new and improved version. Would you like to be considered for future feedback opportunities? If so, please fill out our interest form linked here and below.