Young, Unhoused and Unseen Episodes
‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen' | Episode 5: Unsheltered in suburbia
In this episode, an unhoused young person in Pottstown, a Montco service provider, and housing advocates from across the suburbs explain the impact of youth homelessness.
Air Date: December 27, 2023
Listen 30:44‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 4: An ‘Ark of Safety’ for LGBTQ+ community
In this episode, we talk to the founder of the Ark of Safety and a couple of young residents as they wade through old trauma in an attempt to create an accepting environment.
Air Date: December 20, 2023
Listen 26:12‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen' | Episode 3: Forget Me Knot
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.
Air Date: December 13, 2023
Listen 28:52‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 2: Young moms
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.
Air Date: December 6, 2023
Listen 23:28‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 1: The money
Getting federal funding to address youth homelessness is predicated on the success of Philly’s programs over the next two years.
Air Date: November 29, 2023
Listen 26:31Trailer: Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Teens in group homes, moms in shelters, and LGBTQ youth sleeping on streets: These are some of the faces of young people experiencing hom ...
Air Date: November 20, 2023
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