Larkin Street’s vision is not merely to interrupt youth homelessness, but to end it. In addition to our direct service work, we engage at the systems level to address the root causes of homelessness that prevent young people from reaching their full potential. To that end, we’re excited to release our new policy platform. How…
Category Archives: Reports and Publications
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Larkin Street releases 2020 Policy Platform: How to End Youth Homelessness
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Larkin Street’s 2018-2019 Annual Report Released
Thanks to your support, more than 2,200 young people experiencing homelessness received help, hope and so much more! As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, your ongoing commitment to ensuring that every young person can reach their full potential means so much! Read more about our results, financials, supporters, events and special guests throughout the last…
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Larkin Street’s 2017-2018 Annual Report Released
Thanks to the growing support of our community, nearly 2,500 young people experiencing homelessness received help, hope and so much more! Thank you for your commitment to ensuring that every young person can reach their full potential. Read more about our results, financials, supporters, events and special guests throughout the last year in our 2017-2018…
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Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in San Francisco: 2018 Report on Incidence and Needs
No young person should find themselves without a safe and stable place to call home. Yet across the country, one in 10 young people ages 12 to 25 will experience some form of homelessness in a given year. Our 2018 Report on Incidence and Needs of Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in San Francisco, produced by…
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Senator Scott Wiener and Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio Introduce Bill to Stem Rising Rates of Youth Homelessness
Today Senator Scott Wiener and Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio joined advocates for youth experiencing homelessness, including Larkin Street, to introduce a new bill to help the rising number of homeless youth in California. Senate Bill 918 is sponsored by the California Coalition for Youth, Tipping Point Community, Equality California, John Burton Advocates for Youth, the Corporation for…
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Larkin Street’s 2016-2017 Annual Report Released
From housing and healthcare, to education, employment and mental health services, last year, young people took bold steps to reach their goals and we’re so proud of their hard work. Read more about our work, financials, supporters, events and special guests throughout the last year in our 2017 Annual Report (click here to view). We…
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Chapin Hall Study Reports One in Ten Young Adults Experience Homelessness During One Year
As the U.S. grapples with youth homelessness, a Chapin Hall study reveals new insights into a hidden and underserved population. The groundbreaking study released today by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago reveals one in 10 young adults between the ages of 18 and 25, and at least one in 30 adolescents between…
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Special Editorial: Counting All Homeless Youth Today So We May No Longer Need To Tomorrow
Our Executive Director Sherilyn Adams co-authored an editorial with Dr. Colette L. Auerswald, Professor of Public Health and MS Program Director for the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program that was just released called “Counting All Homeless Youth Today So We May No Longer Need To Tomorrow.” The editorial focuses on the importance of looking at youth homelessness as a…
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California Senate/Assembly Joint Hearing on Youth Homelessness – Oct. 10, 2017
On Tues., Oct. 10, California State Senator Scott Wiener and Assemblymember Blanca Rubio held a joint informational hearing at the Los Angeles LGBT Center to discuss the causes of homelessness among youth and young adults and the need for solutions, including funding, to get young people off the streets. Members of the California Coalition for Youth…
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New data on youth experiencing homelessness – 2017 Point in Time Count released
On Fri, June 16, San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing released the 2017 San Francisco Point-in-Time (“PIT”) Count report. On one night in January, volunteers canvassed the City to count the number of people experiencing homelessness. The PIT Count attempts to capture anyone who is visibly homeless in San Francisco, both in shelters…