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.