Notice

In March 2022, the Indiana Department of Education entered a contract with Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to support the work of the McKinney Vento Liaisons in providing wrap around services to youth and young adults who live with housing insecurity.  This program, the Homeless Youth Regional Program, (HYRP) was funded by the American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) grant.  As ARP-HCY funds wind down, so will this program.  HYRP will be sunset as of June 28, 2024.

Over the past 18 months,  Navigators have helped more than 650 youth and young adults between the ages of 5-24, as well as finding and vetting over 1700 resources throughout the state.  These resources will be housed on the IDOE Learning Lab platform.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact Jeanne Hidalgo, Youth Program Manager.

WHO: Cross Support Systems Navigators

WHAT: “Strengthen communities by identifying youth and young adults (YYA) who are living with housing insecurity, eliminate barriers to resource access, and bridge systems that promote safe and sustainable housing.”

WHY: Every YYA in Indiana deserves access to secure, stable and sustainable housing.

HOW: Navigators connect YYA with vital resources in the community of their choice.

Navigators work with the public school system, service providers and community partners to bring vital resources to youth and young adults living with housing insecurity.  If you are a youth or young adult who is experiencing homelessness or with housing insecurity, or have identified a youth or young adult who needs support, please contact the Navigator in your county for additional support.

*This program is made possible through American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) federal grant funding, in collaboration with The Indiana Housing and Community Development Agency, (IHCDA) the Indiana department of Education (DOE) and the Indianapolis Continuum of Care.