Transformative Edge of Reform
Long-Term Housing Efforts on the Transformative Edge of Reform
There has been an attempt to push the system to the edge of transformation by further breaking down the barriers to accessing housing and offering the options that match youth and young adult’s desired living situations.
Examples of Long-Term Housing Efforts on the Transformative Edge of Reform
Direct financial assistance and/or rental subsidy and optional supportive services to youth’s kinship networks to offer permanent housing options. Several communities are implementing this strategy, some through YHDP and others with the assistance of Point Source Youth. Although there has been much success in these recent efforts, they still operate under restrictions due to the governing regulations of the programs and have not been scaled up to meet the needs of any youth who needs the support.
Landlord incentive programs that offer financial bonuses to landlords who rent to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. There are several communities doing this alongside RRH and voucher programs to ensure young people have more immediate access to housing units with their subsidies. Although it ensures more direct access to housing, it still exists within housing affordability limitations that often must rely on predatory landlords.