Office of Homeless Youth Service provides information, coordination, and support services for infrastructure around homeless youth resources in Colorado.
The office facilitates the Advisory Council for Homeless Youth Services (ACHY), a statewide collaboration with leaders from state and local government, private nonprofit organizations, federal departments, youth with lived experience, and other key stakeholders in the communities to address local and state needs surrounding youth homelessness.
Reporting
Office of Homeless Youth Services publishes a report that covers current data around youth homelessness (local and national), impacts of youth homelessness, initiatives Office of Homeless Youth Services is involved in, current housing resources, and future goals.
Office of Homeless Youth Services creates the Youth Homelessness In Colorado report in coordination with The Point in Time Count. This report provides information on the need and trends of homelessness among Colorado’s youth through an additional Youth Supplemental Survey.
If you are looking for a report from previous years, please contact Maura Masters at maura.masters@state.co.us or 720-670-4633.
Statewide Resources and Resource Guides
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
McKinney-Vento District Liaisons
The Homeless Education program is authorized under Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 USC 11431 et seq.). The McKinney-Vento Act was enacted to address the numerous barriers homeless children face in obtaining a free, appropriate public education.
Rise Above Colorado
Rise Above Colorado is a drug abuse prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance abuse to help youth make empowered, healthy choices.
Resource Guides
If you would like your resource guide to be added, please contact us.
Program Contact
Maura Masters
maura.masters@state.co.us
720-670-4633