Updates on Runaway & Homeless Youth Programs in Oregon
Explore the latest updates on Oregon's Runaway & Homeless Youth Programs, including funding approvals, age modifications, service enhancement grants, and host homes demonstration projects to support young individuals in need. Stay informed about the program details and opportunities for organizations to make a positive impact. Contact Matthew Rasmussen, the coordinator, for more information.
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HB2544 - Updates Matthew Rasmussen Runaway & Homeless Youth Coordinator Self-Sufficiency Programs Design Matthew.rasmussen@dhsoha.state.or.us 503-602-1087
Basic Updates $3.6 million approved for biennium 2-year Limited Duration employee approved Total for grants ~ $3.378 million Age Modifications: Service Enhancement grants Unaccompanied homeless youth means a person who is at least 14 years of age but not more than 24 years of age, who is not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian and who is homeless. Host Home demonstration project Unaccompanied homeless youth means a person who is at least 16 years of age but not more than 21 years of age, not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian, not in the custody of the Department of Human Services, not a ward of the state, and who is homeless. ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 2
Service Enhancement grants UHY = ages 14-24 2-year grants Eligible, only if organization has existing grant with ODHS RHY Program May increase accessibility in: Shelter facilities, Outreach, Culturally Specific Services, Mental Health or Substance Abuse Services, Create or Strengthen partnerships with Host Home Programs and other Transitional Housing options. NOTE: While only current grant recipients are eligible to receive funds, subgrantee involvement is not prohibited. 3/18/2025 ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 3
Host Homes demonstration project UHY = ages 16-21 2-year grants Organizations must have operated a host home project as of 1/1/21 Long-Term Host Home Project Has MOU or LOA with 1+ school districts Youth average of 180+ days of hosting over past two years Short-Term Host Home Project Youth average of <180 days of hosting over past two years Demonstration Possibilities Expand host home projects in communities in which the organization provides services Establish new long-term host home projects in communities that do not have long-term host home projects Establish new short-term host home projects 3/18/2025 ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 4
Host Homes demonstration project (cont.) Outcomes Improved school attendance Participation in formal or informal mentoring Increased access to nutrition, health care, mental trauma-informed support and transportation services Reporting Needs (due to Legislature each September) A description of the process used to identify and reach out to UHY Assessment data and other indicators to determine how well the housing, health and academic needs of unaccompanied homeless youth are being met; Demographic information about youth served or assessed for program participation; The academic progress of students participating in host home projects; and Assessment (i.e. survey) by the youth, host families, and partner government / nonprofit entities about their experience in the host home projects. Other Notes Background Checks of all in household 18+ years old A host home is not a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 The department may adopt rules to administer the grant program 5
Dates Effective Date September 25, 2021 Legislative Reports due September 15, 2022 & 2023 Sunset Dates on June 30, 2023 3/18/2025 ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 6
Next Steps Currently working with SSP Project Manager for planning (through ~March 2022) Limited Duration Employee process (started, with hopeful hire date of ~October 2021) Creation of Service Enhancement grant response query (~September 2021) through ~March 2022 Host Home Stakeholder Conversations (~September 2021) Begin process for rules creation (TBD) RFP process for Host Home demonstration project (awarded ~February 2022) 3/18/2025 ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 7
Statewide Summit on Youth Experiencing Homelessness Topics: Recommendations for Statewide Youth Action Board from young leaders State Legislative Updates from the 2021 session surrounding recently passed bills affecting youth experiencing homelessness In depth data discussion and results from the Statewide Homeless Youth Needs Assessment Translating data into priority focus areas Regional discussions and building partnerships with organizations within local communities and across the state 3/18/2025 ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 8
Statewide Summit on Youth Experiencing Homelessness (cont) Notes In-person vs. Digital analysis ongoing Encouraging registration for those comfortable with in-person PROMOTE! Important Dates 9.24 Cutoff for Lodging Registration ($115/night + tax) Determination for in-person around this time 3/18/2025 ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 9
Summit Registration Links Registration LIVE on Eventbrite: lensco.la/yehp Also on RHY Website under Training & Conference Opportunities https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/CHILDREN/Homeless-Youth/Pages/Training.aspx Contact Sunriver Resort (800-547-3922) by September 24, 2021 to register for rooms at conference rate of $115 + tax per night. Identify yourself as part of the ODHS group. **ODHS is monitoring health and safety standards from the Oregon Health Authority. An in-person event will be assessed on an ongoing basis and is subject to change.** 3/18/2025 ODHS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program 10
