Presented by Michele Byrnes

1. Making the Youth Connection:
Serving Young Parents
2011 National Conference
On Ending Family Homelessness
February 10, 2011

2. Needs of Young Homeless Mothers
 Brain maturation continues into young adulthood
 44% of homeless mothers report living outside of
their homes at some point during childhood
 20% of homeless mothers were formally in the child
welfare system
 Foster youth at higher risk of becoming mothers at a
young age

3. Fostering Connections to Success Act
 Homelessness prevention measure
 Foster care extension phased in beginning 1/1/12
 THP-Plus Foster Care to provide support and
promote self-sufficiency
 Extended foster care increases educational
attainment, earning potential, and delays pregnancy

4. Panelists
 Michele Byrnes, John Burton Foundation, San
Francisco, CA (Moderator)
 Katherine Daniher, Beacon Therapeutic Diagnostic &
Treatment Center, Chicago, IL
 Ann Marie Grimberg, Heartland Alliance, Chicago, IL
 Julie Jun, First Place for Youth, Oakland, CA
 Kendra Baker, First Place for Youth, Oakland, CA

5. Making the Youth Connection:
Serving Young Parents
2011 National Conference
On Ending Family Homelessness
February 10, 2011