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There are 2.5 million disconnected, unaccompanied and/or homeless youth in our country.

Member News

Below is a list of news items pertaining to National Network For Youth members.

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Market Watch
Larkin Street Youth Services Hosts 8th Paving the Way Gala Honoring the Gap Foundation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Mar 10, 2010

Kicked Out Anthology
NYC Release of Kicked Out on March 19th

All are welcome to attend the long anticipated NYC release of Kicked Out at The Center on Friday, March 19th at 7pm.

Featuring readings by editor Sassafras Lowrey, and contributors Lucky Michaels, Ksen Pallegedara, Kestryl Cael, and Kay Barrett

Kicked Out is an anthology of current and former homeless LGBTQ youth bringing attention to the epidemic of LGBTQ youth homelessness. This anthology introduced by Judy Shepard, gives voice to the voiceless and challenges the stereotypical face of homelessness.

For more information visit www.kickedoutanthology.com

Capital City Youth Services
Capital City Youth Services (CCYS) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer/President.
Radio Health Journal
Addressing the Rise in Homeless Youth

Radio Health Journal, a syndicated 30-minute radio program that appears on more than 450 radio stations nationwide, recently interview advocates about the rise in homeless youth.

The Citizen of Laconia
Alone and invisible: Parentless teen population underreported, good at hiding

By LESLIE MODICA (lmodica@fosters.com)

Ashley Brimberry is 19, but has never taken a driving test.

When she turned 16 three years ago, she was bouncing between homes, and she said her parents weren't around to make sure she went to school, let alone teach her to drive.

She never went shopping with her mother for a prom dress, and she never had a Sweet Sixteen party. In fact, after years of no-shows at birthday parties, she had given up.

Now, her friends are just forging out on their own. But the Dover teen's already been there for years.

The Seattle Times
Seattle donors step up to save program aimed at rescuing teen prostitutes

By Sara Jean Green
Seattle Times staff reporter
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In the fall, a Seattle investment adviser pledged $100,000 of his own money to help launch the state's first program aimed at rescuing teenage prostitutes from the control of violent pimps and the dangers of sex work.

In the months since, the 51-year-old father of four has worked behind the scenes, conducting his own research and challenging a group of wealthy acquaintances to match his donation. Many of them did, including Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard and Mike McCready.

KVAL.com (Eugene, OR)
'Survival sex': How homeless teens in Eugene are lured into prostitution

By Laura Rillos KVAL News

EUGENE, Ore. -- Her hands shoved into her pockets, a young woman shares a little-discussed detail about life on the streets: Homeless teens are becoming prostitutes, both willingly and unwillingly.

"I do know some friends who do do it. They think it's the only way they can survive, you know, take care of themselves," she said, adding the girls tell her a night in a hotel is better than a night in a tent.

She did not want to be identified but said she's propositioned often.

Florida Key's Children's Shelter
Wyland Paints as Part of Project Inspiration at the Florida Keys Children's Shelter

"A Work in Progress"

As part of Project Inspiration, world-renowned artist Wyland painted during an Open House at The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter on February 5th.

The Seattle Times
$7.7M grant to aid programs for homeless youth

Melinda Giovengo can trace everything back to Sept. 15, 2008: That's the day Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sparking a worldwide financial meltdown.

Since the collapse of the financial markets, Giovengo — the executive director of YouthCare, a Seattle nonprofit that provides emergency services, transitional housing, educational opportunities and employment training to homeless youth — has seen a 63 percent spike in the number of street kids looking for help.

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