This month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are hosting events relevant to our work to prevent and end youth homelessness. Learn more about these events and how you can join.
HUD is Hosting a Weekly Office Hours focused on serving youth with Emergency Housing Vouchers
September 20th at 3 PM ET
To achieve the best results for all young people within a community, partners need to respond to youth experiencing homelessness with an integrated, collaborative approach. These EHV Office Hours will examine the importance of partnerships, highlight policy considerations for serving youth households and explore best practices in ensuring access to safe, affordable housing for young adults experiencing homelessness.
Registration is not required. Click on the zoom link on this page to join: https://www.hud.gov/ehv
HUD SNAPS is Hosting Consultation with Tribal Nations on Youth Homelessness
September 15, 2022, at 2 PM ET
HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) is sponsoring two consultation sessions with Tribal nations. The sessions are intended to provide information and solicit feedback from Indian tribes on funding opportunities to assist youth experiencing homelessness including through the YHDP and Youth Homeless System Improvement Grants. These calls are an opportunity for HUD to learn more from Tribal leadership and members regarding the needs of Tribal youth at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Registration is not required. Use this link to join the September 15, 2022, Tribal Consultation Session
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting two events to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit for Homeless and Foster Youth
IRS is hosting two events focused on increasing the number of youth who benefit from the 2021 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion for former foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness.
- September 22nd at 2 PM ET : This event is for youth providers, community partners, and youth-serving systems that can help youth access this tax benefit.
- September 29th at 2 PM ET: This event is for youth who could benefit from this expansion, former foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness.
We will share registration information when we have it.
