1. Youth for Change Homeless Youth Programs

2. 130 W. 6th St, Chico
Opened in 2008
Supported by BCBH and MHSA funding
Homeless and marginally housed youth yrs.
“……..a safe place where youth experiencing homelessness can acquire the skills, resources and opportunity they need to transition into healthy independent living and adulthood.”

3. Demographics 7/1/2015-3/31/2016 230 Youth Served Age Gender Ethnicity
211 TAY (18-24)
19 Minors
Gender
Male: 137
Female: 75
Transgender:6
Not Reported:12
Ethnicity
120 Caucasian
10 African American
10 Native American
14 Mexican American
76 Multi-racial
38 former foster youth
28 identified as LGBTQ+

4. Basic Needs Intensive Support Shower Food Clothing Mail Service
Phone/Computer Access
Laundry
Lockers
Documentation Assistance
Individual Counseling
Independent Living Skills
Housing Support
Educational Advocacy
Employment Readiness
Access to Health Care
Support Groups
Recreational Outings

5. Housing Programs Transitional Housing Master Lease Housing
3 Apartments
YFC Property
6-12 Month Stay
Master Lease Housing
5 Apartments
Scattered Site
Permanent

6. 2014 Federal Grant Recipient
Program Started April 2015
Funded by Family & Youth Services Bureau
Services for Runaway and Homeless Minors
“ mobile crisis based program focused on providing emotional and physical safety to youth during a homeless episode, assist in reuniting with family and strengthen family bonds”

7. Homeless Emergency Action Response Team
24 hour Crisis Line
Access to Temporary Shelter
Brief Individual & Family Counseling
Family Reunification
Conflict Mediation
Outreach Services

8. 6th Street Program Manager
Contact Info:
Jennifer Barzey, LCSW
6th Street Program Manager
(530)
Emily Bateman, LCSW
HEART Program Manager
(530)