Runaway and homeless youth services
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Runaway and Homeless Youth
There are an estimated 3,800 runaway and homeless youth in New York City at any given time, according to the Empire Coalition of Youth and Family Services. As with the adult homeless population, being homeless puts young people at greater risk of physi …
CCC Testimony: City Council Oversight Hearing: Mental Health Services for Runaway and Homeless Youth
CCC testified about the mental health needs of runaway and homeless youth (RHY) and our recommendations for improving RHY access to mental health services at the New York City Council Committee on Youth Services and the Committee on Mental Health, Ment …
Family Interventions for Runaway and Homeless Youth
CCC’s Policy Briefing, Family Interventions for Runaway and Homeless Youth, discussed current policies, trends and initiatives related to working with runaway and homeless youth and their families to, when appropriate, mend relationships or facilitate …
