Talking Points: Hope House
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
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
100% of them have conflict within their families that is driving the fact that they're out of their home.
There's a perception that homelessness is not a problem in the suburbs but it just looks different.
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.
People (5)
Kay EricksonRepresentativeModerator for the Talking Points program.
Moderator for the Talking Points program.
Peg D'abordPresidentCo-host and advocate for addressing suburban teen issues.
Co-host and advocate for addressing suburban teen issues.
Pam LangsethRepresentativeLead on research and community partnership formation.
1 quote
Lead on research and community partnership formation.
“There were three to four kids per high school that will without a place to sleep at night.”
Explaining the research results that justified creating Hope House.
Richard CoffeyProgram DirectorOversees daily operations for Hope House and other youth programs.
1 quote
Oversees daily operations for Hope House and other youth programs.
“Within 24 hours when a female is on the street within 24 hours they have been approached about having sex with an adult.”
Highlighting the dangers faced by homeless youth.
Dan FarrFormer Executive DirectorConsultant who helped form the shelter partnership.
Consultant who helped form the shelter partnership.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 2015: Partnership contract formed
- November 1, 2015: Hope House shelter opened