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Massachusetts Youth Count
The Massachusetts Youth Count is a biannual survey that gathers data on the needs and demographics of homeless or unstably housed youth under 25. This data informs the state's plan to end youth homelessness by shaping advocacy efforts and developing targeted programs to provide stable housing and support services for young people.
Massachusetts Youth Count 2024
The Massachusetts Youth Count is a biannual survey sponsored by the Massachusetts Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission to learn about the scope, needs, and demographics of youth and young adults under the age of 25 who were unstably housed or experiencing homelessness.
The Youth Count partnered with youth, young adults, providers serving youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, Continua of Care, and other community partners to conduct the survey. Youth Count provided opportunities for young people to utilize their leadership skills in planning and administering the count, and for participants to connect to resources and services.
The insights and data gathered from the survey process were used to influence advocacy and programming to address youth and young adult homelessness.
Massachusetts Youth Count 2024 was conducted this past spring! If you were under the age of 25 and were unstably housed or experiencing homelessness, you could have taken the Youth Count survey between Monday, April 1st, and Saturday, May 4th.
The data from the 2023 Massachusetts Youth Count is coming soon, so stay tuned for the big reveal. We'll be back at it with the next round of surveying in 2026. Your insights and experiences matter, and we can't wait to continue this important work with you!
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About the Massachusetts
Youth Count
The Massachusetts Youth Count is biannual survey conducted by the Massachusetts Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission to understand the needs and demographics of homeless or unstably housed youth under 25. It partners with young people, service providers, and community organizations to conduct the survey, offering leadership opportunities and connecting participants to resources. The data collected informs advocacy and programming to address youth homelessness.
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