Talking Points: Hope House
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Teen homelessness in the suburbs
Operations of Hope House shelter
Partnership between Open Hands Foundation and 180 Degrees
Needs of homeless youth in suburban communities
Funding models for non-profit shelters
Trauma-informed care for at-risk teens
Success stories and outcomes for youth
Community involvement and volunteer support
Notable Quotes (3)
100% of them have conflict within their families that is driving the fact that they're out of their home.
Youth Homelessness DriversDescribing factors causing teen homelessness.
There's a perception that homelessness is not a problem in the suburbs but it just looks different.
Public PerceptionComparing urban vs suburban homelessness.
I tell people all the time if you see a kid stop and talk if you think a kid is in a situation stop and say hi are you okay.
Community EngagementCall to action for community members.
People (5)
Kay EricksonRepresentative
Moderator for the Talking Points program.
Peg D'abordPresident
Co-host and advocate for addressing suburban teen issues.
Pam LangsethRepresentative
Lead on research and community partnership formation.
Richard CoffeyProgram Director
Oversees daily operations for Hope House and other youth programs.
Dan FarrFormer Executive Director
Consultant who helped form the shelter partnership.
Places Mentioned
Hope House, Chanhassen41 and 5 intersection, Chanhassen22nd and Emerson, MinneapolisWestwood Community ChurchMankatoSt. CloudRochesterRamsey County
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 2015: Partnership contract formed
- November 1, 2015: Hope House shelter opened