Bright Futures for Youth’s SAFE Program

Bright Futures for Youth’s SAFE program will count the number of youth experiencing homelessness in Nevada County from May 9-11

The Nevada County Continuum of Care in connection with Bright Futures for Youth’s SAFE program will conduct a survey May 9-11 to determine how many children and young adults are experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Nevada County.

Youth homelessness is a fast-growing but an often hard-to-see issue in Nevada County, where teens and young people may couch surf, sleep in vehicles or even in unsheltered areas.

The Youth Point in Time Count will help determine the number of young people experiencing homelessness. With accurate data, nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for additional funding to provide more resources and services.

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