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…
Category Archives: Reports and Publications
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Chapin Hall Study Reports One in Ten Young Adults Experience Homelessness During One Year
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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…
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Larkin Street’s 2016 Annual Report
We’re proud to share our 2016 Annual Report, detailing our expenses, revenue and programs for the past fiscal year. Click here to view and download Larkin Street’s 2016 Annual Report Here, we’re including the full text of the letter from our Executive Director, Sherilyn Adams, and Board Chair, Laura Powell, with their update…
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2015 Annual Report
To view the report full-size, click “open publication” or the full screen icon on the image above. It’s been an important year for Larkin Street – A year where our whole organization has worked at full speed to achieve the bold goals we set forth in our strategic plan, all aimed at helping our young…
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Youth Homelessness in San Francisco: 2014 Report on Incidence and Needs
Each year Larkin Street’s Research and Evaluation Department publishes a report on the extent of youth homelessness in San Francisco in its annual Incidence and Needs Report. Larkin Street youth have experienced multiple factors that led to their homelessness. They lack stable housing and struggle on a daily basis to survive and meet their basic needs…
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2014 Annual Report
2014 marked Larkin Street Youth Services’ 30th Anniversary. The milestone gave us a chance to reflect, an opportunity to celebrate, and the inspiration to envision a bold and bright future as we launch our fourth decade serving San Francisco’s homeless youth.
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Unintended Consequences: Criminalization of Homelessness
Over the past decade, communities across the United States have enacted new laws that penalize homeless individuals who are trying to meet their basic needs by prohibiting activities such as loitering, food distribution, and sitting or sleeping in cars and public places – including, parks, plazas, and sidewalks. The proliferation of new laws and ordinances…
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YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN SAN FRANCISCO: 2013 REPORT ON INCIDENCE AND NEEDS
This annual report provides a snapshot of youth homelessness in San Francisco, the service needs of this group, Larkin Street Youth Services’ response to that need, program implications, and policy recommendations. Click to view the Larkin Street Incidence and Needs Report 2013