Homeless - Category 4 - Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking or - Category 4 - Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Stalking or Human Trafficking Trafficking - Youth who are fleeing or attempting to flee their housing or place they are staying because of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking. Additionally, the youth must have no safe, alternative housing, resource or support networks to maintain or obtain permanent housing. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing First First - A model of assistance that prioritizes rapid placement and stabilization in permanent housing that does not have service participation requirements or preconditions (such as sobriety or a minimum income threshold). FY19- FY20 YHDP NOFO Joint Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing - Rapid Rehousing Component Project (Joint TH-RRH) Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing - Rapid Rehousing Component Project (Joint TH-RRH) - The Joint TH and RRH component project combines two existing program components - transitional housing and rapid rehousing- in a single project. Agencies must be able to provide both components to all program participants. Department of Housing and Urban Development Positive Youth Development (PYD)- Youth Development (PYD)- Defined by the Federal Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs as an intentional, pro-social approach that engages youth in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes and enhances youths’ strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths. PYD programs are generally focused on the following six youth outcomes: Confidence; Character; Connection; Competence; Caring; and Contribution. FY19-FY20 YHDP NOFO Appendix A For additional information, see the page entitled “Positive Youth Development: at https://youth.gov/youth-topics/positive-youth-development. Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Care (TIC) - An approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery, recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff and others involved with the system, responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures and practices and seeks to actively resist re-traumatization. TIC models generally focus on the following: Safety; Trustworthiness and Transparency; Peer Support; Collaboration and Mutuality; Empowerment; Voice and Choice; and Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues. FY19-FY20 YHDP NOFO Youth Action Board (YAB) Action Board (YAB) - The YAB is composed of youth and young adults aged 24 and younger who are currently or formerly experiencing homelessness. They are integral to development and implementation of programming serving youth and young adults.

In order to submit a proposal in response to this request, applicants must be an eligible 501c3 organization, State or Local government, instrumentality of State and Local government, Indian Tribes and Tribal Designated Housing Entities and meet the thresholds listed on pages 5 and 6 of the YHDP application. This includes a match to the total grant funding of no less than 25% in cash or in-kind resources. Note that there is a 2-year initial grant term for projects, and match commitments are required for the full 2 years.

The HSC and YAB are seeking organizations to administer several different projects as outlined in the CoC Program Interim Rule (24 CFR Part 578) as part of a broader effort to prevent and end youth homelessness. This RFP is for

Approved by Youth Action Board, 5/8/22