As a result of this activity, participants will increased knowledge in identifying risk factors of homelessness in youth and approaches to prevention of homelessness and intervention with young patients.
Program Objectives:
- Identify risk factors and drivers of youth homelessness
- Describe social services, support services, and medical services, as well as barriers to care
- List model prevention interventions and support programs for youth at risk
Speaker:
Jess Netto, MSW
Director, Project Silk
Director of Youth Programs
Community Human Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Jeremy Carter
Chief Housing Officer
Community Human Services
Pittsburgh, PA