The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program provides funding to identify and implement strategies and services for youth and young adults between ages 12 and 26 to prevent homelessness. The program focuses on reasons youth become homeless, such as lack of affordable housing, poverty, and family dynamics. Grant recipients must work with youth who have experienced homelessness and participate in a federally sponsored evaluation. Key aspects of the program include: • Identifying and implementing strategies to prevent homelessness • Focusing on youth at risk of human trafficking, substance abuse, or mental health concerns • Establishing local youth advisory boards • Participating in a federally sponsored evaluation The program aims to support organizations that serve emerging, unserved, or underserved populations, with a focus on geographic distribution and past performance.