Homelessness - related services

2026-11-03

Service Requirements 1 . Recruit and retain at least the minimum number of young adults required to be on the YALC , which is 4 ( four ) members . At least two - thirds of the YAB members must be age 24 or younger and have lived experience of homelessness and should be representative of the young adult population experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia . 2 . With young adult collaboration , develop a proposed meeting schedule and annual plans and goals for the YALC . 3 . Provide support for YALC to fully participate and co - lead components of the YHDP Coordinated Community Plan ( CCP ) and the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan . - CCP is the Coordinated Community Plan . The CCP is a comprehensive , strategic framework developed by local stakeholders to prevent and end youth homelessness within the city of Philadelphia . The CCP is community driven and youth - led and involves the input of local organizations , government agencies and service providers . The CCP includes the following : a summary of the current youth and young adult homeless response system ; a list of partners ; a shared vision ; list of goals ; objectives ; action steps ; a list of new projects ; a governance structure ; a signature page and a CQI plan . - CQI Plan stands for a Continuous Quality Improvement Plan . CQI is an analytical process that involves measurement of project and system outcomes to promote evidence - based decision making and improvements . YALC participation will be essential as the CoC updates both of these documents in the upcoming contract period , and on an ongoing basis to review progress . 4 . In consultation with the YALC members , identify and locate meeting times and locations , a combination of in - person and virtual . For in - person meetings , provide food / beverages , transportation , and child care support , as necessary . The applicant may propose a budget line item for one - time emergency assistance for YALC members . Conduct meetings using an agreed upon agenda , and ensure that meeting minutes are taken and follow up items identified and addressed . 5 . Provide guidance and modeling around agenda development and meeting facilitation so that meetings are led by YALC members . Assist in preparing materials , proposals , or information for OHS and / or CoC Board review . 6 . Provide information and education on how the homeless system works , as well as the role of related systems that impact young adults in housing crisis or instability , including School District , child welfare , juvenile justice , colleges , etc . 7 . Establish a payment method to provide stipends to young adults for their expertise and participation , along with policies , procedures and documentation of young adults ’ time spent on YALC activities and payments made . Currently , youth are paid $ 25 / hour . 8 . Responsibly administer funding for all YALC and YALC - related activities including a . Stipends for YALC members b . Funding for YALC member transportation , child care , and one time emergency assistance c . Travel , training , and conference opportunities for YALC members d . YALC - sponsored trainings or meetings for housing providers , system partners , young adults , other community stakeholders , etc . which could include space , food , and meeting materials 9 . Communicate with OHS designated staff regularly on progress and status and challenges of YHDP related work . This could include the revision of the CCP , working on the CQI , meetings with HUD Technical Assistance providers , YHDP / CoCfunded projects , etc .

Pennsylvania

2026-05-09