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Founded in 1975, National Network for Youth is the only national membership organization focused solely on the needs of homeless, runaway and disconnected youth.

Member News

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California State Library Blog
Attachment Patterns Impact Homeless Youth
http://blog.library.ca.gov/archive/2010/07/06/Attachment-Patterns-and-Homeless-Y...

Attachment patterns developed in early childhood may affect how homeless youth interpret and respond to programs aimed at helping them.  Relationships Beget Relationships: Why Understanding Attachment Theory is Crucial to Program Design for Homeless Youth explains why the healing power of unconditional support must often come first when assisting home

CNN
The face of America's homeless youth
http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/08/denver.homeless.youth/?hpt=Sbin

Denver, Colorado (CNN) -- When the sun dips below the Rocky Mountains and the streets of Denver go dark, Lokki, his girlfriend Magic and their friend Tripp head home. They climb in between the rafters of a highway overpass, crouching as they sit under the concrete structure that rumbles with every car that crosses overhead. It is where they will sleep tonight. It is where they say they can live safely after escaping from abusive homes.

Gay City News
Pushing City on Homeless LGBT Youth
http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2010/07/08/news/doc4c34ef1f5bf7f678209930.tx...

In the wake of a report from a mayoral commission on LGBTQ homeless youth that recommends the city increase the number of regulated shelter beds for that population by 200 over the next five years, advocates and the City Council’s Youth Services Committee chair are pressing the Bloomberg administration to restore $6 million in funding for homeless youth programs in the budget currently under negotiation.

CNN
The face of America's homeless youth
http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/08/denver.homeless.youth/?hpt=Sbin

Denver, Colorado (CNN) -- When the sun dips below the Rocky Mountains and the streets of Denver go dark, Lokki, his girlfriend Magic and their friend Tripp head home. They climb in between the rafters of a highway overpass, crouching as they sit under the concrete structure that rumbles with every car that crosses overhead. It is where they will sleep tonight. It is where they say they can live safely after escaping from abusive homes.

Inside Toronto
Horizons for Youth does more than put a roof over teens' heads
http://www.insidetoronto.com/community/life/article/843662--horizons-for-youth-d...

Horizons for Youth goes above and beyond its mandate to provide food and shelter to homeless teens.
This is because being a homeless teen means a lot more than not having a place to call home. Often teens arrive with a plethora of other issues and needs, said Filomena Williams, executive director of Horizons for Youth.

Situated in North York, Horizons for Youth caters to teens and young adults 16 to 24, and is one of only nine city-run youth shelters in Toronto.

BroadwayWorld.com
Thousands Join Bernhard and Choi at Union Square Rally For LGBT Homeless Youth
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Thousands_Join_Bernhard_and_Choi_at_Union_S...

This evening at 6:30PM, numerous prominent LGBT and progressive leaders and organizations will come together at a highly anticipated rally at Union Square in support of the LGBT Homeless Youth community. Comedian, singer, actress, authorSandra Bernhard will speak along with Iraq Combat Veteran and gay rights activist Dan Choi, as well as youth representatives from various organizations serving young LGBT people.

The Florida Times Union
Older teens become key issue for social service agencies
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-06-14/story/older-teens-become-key-issue...

By Deirdre Conner

Media Newswire
Mayor Bloomberg receives final report and recommendations from the city's commission of LGBTQ runaway and homeless youth
http://media-newswire.com/release_1120787.html

(Media-Newswire.com) - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today received the final report of recommendations from the City’s Commission for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transg

Huffington Post
Gay Youth Homeless Shelter Vandalized
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ryan-j-davis/gay-youth-homeless-shelte_b_608458.ht...

On Wednesday night, a gay youth homeless shelter was vandalized with anti-gay graffiti that read; "We don't want gay people here."

The shelter, located in Queens, is operated by New York City's Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest organization serving homeless LGBT youth. "Gay shelter" was also scrawled on the building's door.

Sandra Bernhard Set for Union Square Rally in Support of LGBT Homeless Youth
http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/06-2010/sandra-bernhard-set-for-union-...

Comedian, singer, actress, and author Sandra Bernhard will be among the speakers at a rally at Union Square in support of the LGBT Homeless Youth, to be held on Monday, June 14 at 6:30pm.

The rally will also include speeces by Iraq Combat Veteran and gay rights activist Dan Choi, as well as youth representatives from various organizations serving young LGBT people.

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