City, State, Youth Agencies Conducting Youth Homelessness Survey

The
City of Somerville, working in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of
Housing and Community Development, is conducting a survey of young residents up
to age 24 who are currently homeless or may be at risk of becoming homeless.
From Jan. 30 through Feb. 5, Massachusetts is conducting its first statewide
census of unaccompanied homeless youth who are not in the physical custody or
care of a parent or legal guardian and who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate
nighttime residence. Utilizing youth ambassadors from agencies throughout the
City of Somerville, youth will be asked to complete a confidential survey. Data collected will help state officials
better understand how and where to distribute funds for youth programming and
residential programs.