As COVID-19 disrupts education, services and life across the country, children and youth experiencing homelessness are exceptionally vulnerable. This page offers resources to help meet their needs as we respond to this global crisis.
Category: Agency
Foster Care Alumni Pandemic Relief
Subject: YOUR HELP NEEDED: Last Call for Foster Care Alumni Pandemic Relief!!! Importance: High Hello, all! As you know, Treehouse is partnering with DCYF to provide direct cash assistance to young adult alumni of foster care ages 23-26. Eligible young adults will receive $1,000 in financial assistance for a wide variety of needs, including anything…
Covid Protocols Updated
Given WA State’s new mandate, masks are now required inside of the building at YES, regardless of vaccination status. YES will provide you with a mask if you do not have one Tuesday, August 24 we will be having our Book Backpack event as planned, but moving it all outdoors at 229 N Calispel Ave….
Did you know?
Pre-pandemic, an estimated 5% of children under age six in the United States experienced homelessness. Sixteen percent of infants and toddlers in the U.S. live in crowded housing, which is associated with higher risk of COVID infection and is known to jeopardize development. Across 24 states, approximately 9.17% of all public high school students experienced…
Updated Covid-19/Variant Response
Good Afternoon! YES is watching the upswing in the Delta variant of the Covid virus spreading in Pend Oreille County, and others, and we are taking all necessary safety precautions for staff and our participants and visitors. Our Drop-In Center is open at 229 N Calispel Ave N in Newport, WA. While masks are not…
YES Covid-19 Response
Our community is experiencing an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus pandemic and YES has heeded the advice of The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control and changed our operational system. This is designed to keep participants and staff and their families safe and well. Young Adult and Youth Case Managers, have volunteered…