National Network for Youth, Inc.

Results: - We increase federal funding directed to preventing and responding to youth and young adult homelessness. - We transform adult-centric policies and systems so they work for young people - We invest in and partner with young people with lived experience of homelessness to transform system and develop young leaders

Target demographics: transform systems to prevent and serve youth at-risk of and experiencing homelessness and human trafficking ages 12 to 24.

Geographic areas served: youth partnerships, policy advocacy, public education, and training and technical assistance

Programs: Public Policy Advocacy and Education One of the main focuses of the National Network for Youth is Public Policy. Our work includes education, networking, training, materials and policy work as we connect with federal, state, and local lawmakers, including: * Advocating for legislation that will allow National Network members to better service their constituencies; * Promoting the healthy development of youth and families; * Protecting key legislation and spending affecting youth; * Educating and guiding members of Congress, their staff and Administration officials; * Providing testimony at governmental hearings; * Distributing information to state, local and national policy makers; * Working in coalition with other national youth and homelessness organizations; * Advocating for sound youth policy through public speaking, workshops, seminars, and publications. Professional Development The National Network is widely recognized as a premier source of skills-based training and dissemination of evidence-based programs. Our staff conducts training, workshops, and conference for those in our community as we work together to build our community of support. National Network has worked with community-based organizations, schools, state agencies and in state and local health departments and clinics. Training services are available in the areas of HIV, adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, youth development, and sexual minority youth. Materials Development & Publication The National Network is a publisher of high quality training materials. Subjects include Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth, Effective Youth Advocacy, Laws for Unaccompanied Youth, Homeless Parents and Welfare. The National Network also produces e-newsletters, fact sheets, issue briefs, papers, and other resources for those working to build a community of support for the next generation. National Summit on Youth Homelessness The National Network's annual conference in Washington, D.C. brings together youth workers, young people, decision makers and local, state, and national leaders from across the country. Summit offers a forum for networking and information exchange as part of the continued development of youth workers.