Homeless Youth Connection

Homeless Youth Connections (HYC) mission is to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth and create lasting solutions for a successful future through community support and increased awareness. HYC serves homeless youth ages 13-19 who are attending local high schools. Youth are provided with basic necessities, case management, housing, and mentors to ensure they have the resources and life skills to stay in school and complete their education. Along with educators, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and compassionate community members and donors, HYC is helping bring a positive future to this nearly forgotten population. In 2014 the Department of Education Homeless Education Office reported 29,764 children were homeless in Arizona. In the 50+ West Valley high schools served by HYC, more than 1,800 youth have been identified as homeless. These students face numerous barriers to education, keeping many of them from completing high school or achieving post-seco...