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Innovation Team’s Portfolio to Reduce Youth and Young Adult Homelessness

December 15, 2017 by Tina Walha

THE NEED // INTRODUCTION

In 2017, 11,643 individuals experiencing homelessness were counted in King County. An estimated 2,833 individuals were in families with children, 135 of those families were households headed by a young parent under 25 years of age. An estimated 1,498 individuals were unaccompanied youth and young adults, including 221 unaccompanied minors. Since 2013, the number of homeless students in Seattle Public Schools increased by 55% to 3,612.

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Innovation Team’s Portfolio to Address Disparities Facing Young Black Men

June 15, 2017 by Tina Walha

THE NEED // INTRODUCTION

Opportunities abound in Seattle, yet disparities persist for young black men related to economic, educational, and social outcomes. These disparities manifest themselves in many ways: A disproportionately high impact of violence, reduced access to opportunity, and perceived lower levels of well-being. In recent years, Seattle has seen an increase in youth involved in shootings and domestic violence and this violence has disproportionately affected communities of color.  [Read more…]

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