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County staff outline youth‑homelessness services, report HUD youth grant and rising school homelessness counts
Summary
The youth services coordinator told the committee about a county network of youth homeless services, data on youth need, the HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration funding and gaps in crisis respite for 18‑year‑olds.
At the Sept. 3 committee meeting, Rick Elvort, coordinator of youth services, gave a wide‑ranging briefing on youth homelessness in Tompkins County, distinguishing unaccompanied youth (generally under 18) from young adults (18–24) and outlining the network of services available.
Elvort said agencies working with youth include Open Doors (Family and Children’s Services) which operates a 24/7 warm line and a host‑home program; the Village in Ithaca (which operates Village House); Tompkins Community Action, which operates permanent supportive housing (including Amici House and other units); Catholic Charities;…
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