Abstract
This article provides an overview of some of the demographics of youth experiencing homelessness and examples of how Cooperative Extension is working with this population around the country. A discussion of the needs of this population is provided, along with strategies for how Extension can connect with current efforts to reach youth experiencing homelessness to build resilience. Data are summarized from a webinar for Extension professionals. Education in this area is worthwhile to youth development professionals who may be interested in designing new programs, expanding current programs, finding new program partnerships, and using programs to support youth experiencing homelessness. Local and national-level programs that are designed to reach youth experiencing homelessness are highlighted.
Recommended Citation
Forstadt, Leslie; Yuan, Sarah; Ashurst, Kerri; and Scheer, Melissa
(2012)
"Programming Ideas for Youth
Experiencing Homelessness,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 15:
Iss.
6, Article 5.
DOI: 10.5195/jyd.2020.803
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol15/iss6/5
