January 14, 2020
CYCL Article, CYCL News, CYCL Volunteer of the Month
My name is Jason and I am a staff member at the California Youth Crisis Line. Twice a month I will be interviewing volunteers and staff members and share our conversations on the California Youth Crisis Line blog and newsletter. Today, I’ll be sharing a discussion I’ve had with one of our volunteers, Sienna, who’s been with the Crisis Line for a year and a half.
Jason: So Sienna, what attracted you to helping youth in crisis?
Sienna: I’m a psychology major and my psych society club mentioned this opportunity and I was excited that people from my major also volunteer here. I also wanted to get experience in helping people and answering phone calls, so I applied, and I volunteer here now.
Continue reading “Learn about our Volunteers 01: Sienna” »
December 4, 2018
California, CCY Docs, Policy Alerts
New Publication Available: California’s Road Map: Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness.
In preparation for incoming Governor, Gavin Newsom, and newly-elected members of California’s Legislature, the California Coalition for Youth (CCY), its members, and stakeholders are excited to provide this new administration with details on how California can prevent and end youth homelessness. Our publication, “California’s Road Map: Preventing & Ending Youth Homelessness,” details the issues that youth experiencing homelessness face in California and discusses:
- Opportunities available to end youth homelessness;
- The immediate steps to combat youth homelessness; and
- The long-term actions to prevent youth from becoming homeless in the first place.
Please download and share the publication via this link, or clicking on the image below, we will also make it available for download via our social media channels and our website. If you have any questions or looking for more information regarding “California’s Road Map…” please reach out to Jevon Wilkes at jevon@calyouth.org or (916) 514-4464 x101.
Continue reading “California’s Road Map: Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness” »
September 27, 2018
California, CCY Docs, Policy Alerts
Governor Brown Takes Historic Step To Begin Addressing the Needs of Youth and Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Today, Governor Brown signed the Homeless Youth Act of 2018 – SB 918 (Wiener), which is one of the California Coalition for Youth’s sponsored bills. This bill takes a significant first step for California to do the state-level system work and coordination necessary to prevent and end youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
SB 918 directs the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (Council) to set specific measurable goals and map progress towards ending youth homelessness. The Council will also work to:
Continue reading “SB 918 Signed into Law” »
October 12, 2017
CCY Docs
Los Angeles – Yesterday, 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 from the California Coalition for Youth testified before the committee on the causes of homelessness amongst youth, with family rejection and poverty being significant causes, as well as on the solutions needed to address the growing crisis. Research shows that 20-40% of homeless youth identify as LGBT. Out of those youth, 40% cite family rejection as the primary reason for their homelessness.
Continue reading “A Call to Action: Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness in California” »
