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Letter to George Sheldon, Acting Assistant Secretary Department of Health and Human Services - Murray Backs YouthCare Grant Application To Keep Doors Open

Letter

Date: Jan. 9, 2014
Issues: Minors and Children Housing and Property

George Sheldon
Acting Assistant Secretary
US Dept. of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201

Dear Mr. Sheldon,

I am writing in support of YouthCare's application for a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Transitional Living Program grant. These funds will allow YouthCare to provide critical transitional housing and supportive services to homeless youth and young adults in Seattle and King County.

For nearly 40 years, YouthCare has been a local leader in providing services for runaway and homeless youth in the community. YouthCare has successfully provided a continuum of immediate and long-term services to homeless youth. Their services include street outreach, a multi-service drop-in center, housing, and education and employment services for youth and young adults ages 13-24, and apartments for graduating youth. A vital component of their service delivery is the integration of housing and supportive services with education and job training for the community's most vulnerable youth.

YouthCare has received RHY support from the Administration for Children and Families since 1974. With this federal partnership, YouthCare will be able to continue its extraordinary services to young people in Seattle.

I commend YouthCare for their strong tradition of providing quality services to homeless and disconnected youth. Thank you for your consideration of their application.

Sincerely,

Patty Murray
United States Senator


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