Young, Unhoused and Unseen

In this episode, we speak with Mecca Robinson, founder of Forget Me Knot Children & Youth Services, and her residents about the intersection of homelessness and foster care.

Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.

In this episode, a group of young mothers, a street outreach worker, and Marisol Bello from the Housing Narrative Lab speak about the challenges facing unhoused young moms.

In eight years, the OHS office became known nationwide for its public and private partnerships, as well as new funding to build more homes.

The five-part podcast series examines youth homelessness in Philadelphia and explores solutions to end a largely invisible plight for thousands of the city’s young people.

Getting federal funding to address youth homelessness is predicated on the success of Philly’s programs over the next two years.

Teens in group homes, moms in shelters, and LGBTQ youth sleeping on streets: These are some of the faces of young people experiencing hom ...