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Massachusetts Youth Count
The Massachusetts Youth Count is a survey that gathers data on the needs and demographics of youth and young adults under the age of 25 who are experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The survey currently is administered every other spring. The Youth Count data informed the creation of the state's plan to end youth homelessness and continues to shape advocacy efforts and the development of targeted programs to provide stable housing and support services for young people.
Massachusetts Youth Count 2026
The Massachusetts Youth Count is a biennial survey sponsored by the Massachusetts Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission to learn about the scope, needs, and demographics of youth and young adults under the age of 25 who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness on their own, without their parents or guardians.
The Youth Count partners with youth, young adults, providers serving youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, Continua of Care, and other community partners to conduct the survey. The Youth Count provides opportunities for young people to utilize their leadership skills in planning and administering the count, and for participants to connect to resources and services.
The insights and data gathered from the survey process are used to influence advocacy and programming to address youth and young adult homelessness.
Massachusetts Youth Count 2026 will be conducted this spring. If you are under the age of 25 and are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness, you can take the Youth Count survey between Wednesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 30th. Learn more by checking out the Youth Count 2026 flyer (PDF).
The data from the 2024 Massachusetts Youth Count is available now at the link above. Your insights and experiences matter, and we can't wait to continue this important work with you!
More about the Massachusetts
Youth Count
The Massachusetts Youth Count is a biennial survey conducted by the Massachusetts Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission (UHYC) to understand the needs and demographics of youth and young adults under the age of 25 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The Commission partners with young people, service providers, and community organizations to conduct the survey, offering leadership opportunities and connecting participants to resources. The data collected informs advocacy and programming to address youth homelessness.
The 2026 Youth Count will launch on Wednesday, April 1st and will run until Thursday, April 30th. Learn more here.
