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.
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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…
Book Bag Event Update
We had a blast yesterday..and the hotdogs and Root beer floats were awesome! The bees, not yellow jackets, were ever present but we understood how hungry they were after the hot days and smokey air. We have more supplies available so please give us a jingle @ 509-447-1125 and we can make an appointment for…
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….
For Parents of Teens
We participated in a Suicide Prevention workshop as part of our annual training. We all found this video very helpful and compelling. Please check our resource page for other sources for help if a child you know is exhibiting signs noted in this video here
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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…