1. Improving the Crisis Response for Youth National Alliance to End Homelessness Webinar July 11, 2012 Kristen Granatek, M.S., CRC Manager, Technical Assistance & Program Services Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Think Change Be Change Lead Change

2. Services to Runaway and Homeless Youth Under the Age of 18 Starting a Youth Shelter Program

3. Think Change Be Change Lead Change Knowing Your Community Assessing the needs Taking the pulse of your community Working with 10 Year Plans and Continuums of Care

4. Think Change Be Change Lead Change Engaging Your Community Answering the big question: “Are there really homeless youth in my city or town?” Getting buy-in

5. Think Change Be Change Lead Change Starting a Shelter Program: First Steps Selecting a Lead Organization and Partners Models & Program Design Cost and Feasibility Licensing Considerations

6. Think Change Be Change Lead Change The Host Home Model: Program Design Shelter Families Staffing Case Management Services

7. Think Change Be Change Lead Change The Host Home Model Key Advantages: – Benefit to youth – Capacity and cost – Ability to expand

8. Think Change Be Change Lead Change Other Considerations for Host Homes Positive Youth Development Trauma Informed Care Safety Issues Outreach to the Community

9. Think Change Be Change Lead Change Services to Special Populations of Runaway and Homeless Youth Victims of domestic and sexual violence Victims of human trafficking

10. Think Change Be Change Lead Change Starting a Youth Shelter in Your Community Funding Opportunities Post-Award Start Up Considerations

11. Thank You! Kristen Granatek kgranatek@cceh.org 860-721-7876, ext. 113 www.cceh.org @CCEHTWEETS “CT Coalition to End Homelessness” 77 Buckingham St. Hartford, CT 06106 | P (860) 721-7876 | F (860) 256-4811 Think Change Be Change Lead Change