Runaway & Homeless Youth

Youth Count 2023

The NYC Youth Count is an annual survey that is part of the citywide effort to determine New Yorkers’ housing situation on Tuesday, January 24. The Youth Count will start on Wednesday, January 25, through Friday, January 27.

During the NYC Youth Count, Runaway and Homeless Youth provider staff and volunteers will ask young people between the ages of 14 through 24 to participate in a short anonymous survey. The count will be conducted during regular business hours at participating youth-serving programs, including emergency shelters, drop-in centers, outreach teams, and other programs. Stay tuned for more information.

NYC Youth Count Virtual Tabling Sessions

Thank you for your interest in NYC Youth Count.

 If you were in New York City on Tuesday, January 24^th and are between the ages of 14 through 24 click a virtual session during the live time! 

By taking this survey about your housing experience on Tuesday, January 24^th, you are providing information that will inform and improve services for youth experiencing homelessness in New York City.

• This survey will take 5-7 minutes to conduct.
• The person interviewing you will ask questions about your housing experience over the past month.
• All information is confidential and no identifying information will be collected.
• You will need to have access to a camera and turn your camera on for the meeting.
• Please join the meeting and you will be directed to a breakout room to be surveyed.

 

Wednesday January 25^th

Live Time:

4-8pm Zoom Click here to join!

Thursday January 26^th  

Live Time:

4-8pm Zoom Click Here to Join!

 

Friday January 27^th  

Live Time:

4-8pm Zoom Click here to join!

 

Runaway & Homeless Youth

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) funds services for Runaway &  Homeless Youth that include Drop-in Centers, Crisis Services Programs, Transitional Independent Living programs, and Street Outreach and Referral Services.