Help end homelessness in Massachusetts. Join the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless by donating, volunteering, or advocating for change. Every contribution makes a difference. 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 2024 The Massachusetts Youth Count is a biannual 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 were unstably housed or experiencing homelessness. The Youth Count partnered with youth, young adults, providers serving youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, Continua of Care, and other community partners to conduct the survey. Youth Count provided 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 were used to influence advocacy and programming to address youth and young adult homelessness. Massachusetts Youth Count 2024 was conducted this past spring! If you were under the age of 25 and were unstably housed or experiencing homelessness, you could have taken the Youth Count survey between Monday, April 1st, and Saturday, May 4th. The data from the 2024 Massachusetts Youth Count is available now at the link above. We'll be back at it with the next round of surveying in 2026. Your insights and experiences matter, and we can't wait to continue this important work with you! Download Download More about the Massachusetts Youth Count The Massachusetts Youth Count is biennial survey conducted by the Massachusetts Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission 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. Learn More About the Commission Take action with MCH Today! Take action today to ease access to Massachusetts ID cards for people experiencing homelessness! Published August 22, 2023; last updated September 6, 2024 MCH Sep 6, 2024 1 min read 622 views 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Protect Families' Access to State-Funded Shelter and Supports On July 23rd, Governor Healey announced new policies that will prioritize certain children and families for Emergency Assistance (EA)... MCH Aug 16, 2024 1 min read 1,267 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1

Get the latest FY25 Budget Priority Updates from the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, a leading statewide nonprofit driving legislative advocacy for homelessness solutions FY 25 Budget Priorities Follow this page for updates related to Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless FY25 Budget Priorities Current Budget Priorities: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Priorities: Last updated January 26, 2024 Here are preliminary resources and details about the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget process and advocacy to increase resources for children, youth, and adults for homelessness prevention programs, permanent housing, emergency shelter, cash assistance, and other programs. The new fiscal year will begin on July 1, 2024 and end on June 30, 2025. Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless budget priority tracking chart Governor Healey’s FY25 budget recommendations, known as the House 2 budget (H.2) , released on January 24, 2024 Governor Healey’s related FY24 supplemental budget recommendations, House Bill 4284 , also released on January 24, 2024 This supplemental budget focuses on the Emergency Assistance family shelter program and housing and homelessness issues more broadly. Check out our bill and budget priority page for additional FY25 budget details . Take action with MCH Today! Take action today to ease access to Massachusetts ID cards for people experiencing homelessness! Published August 22, 2023; last updated September 6, 2024 MCH Sep 6, 2024 1 min read 622 views 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Protect Families' Access to State-Funded Shelter and Supports On July 23rd, Governor Healey announced new policies that will prioritize certain children and families for Emergency Assistance (EA)... MCH Aug 16, 2024 1 min read 1,267 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1

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