Working with Partners to End Youth Homelessness

Technical assistance

YEHP provides technical assistance and resources to support grant recipients and community partners.

Invoices

• Use the YEHP Invoicing Guide for general information
  
• Invoice form
• Upload invoices online including the funding breakdown for the previous billing period

Progress reports

• Guide with assistance for reporting data to the YEHP Reporting in Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) including a recorded training
• Submit a semi-annual progress report for grant recipients online
  

Grantee audits

YEHP conducts audits of each grantee. These audits are done to ensure program goals are met and to provide technical assistance.

• Audits will consist of a site visit by YEHP staff and a focus group of current or former youth participants led by the Statewide Youth Action Board.
• Audits are an opportunity for YEHP staff to connect one-on-one with program staff to better support youth across the state.

Support for partners providing tuition assistance and fee waiver help

• Program information (Español)
• Frequently asked questions (Español)
  
• Application for tuition support (Español)
  
• For additional help, email YEHP Student Waivers.
  

Other resources

• Guide from West Coast Convening (WCC) Outcomes Framework
  

Informational meetings

YEHP holds monthly support meetings for grantees and semi-annual meetings by program type. To receive information about these meetings or to request additional support, email YEHP. 

Rules and regulations

Program specific regulations:

• Enhancement grant program administrative rules: OAR 461-197
• Service types affected: YEHP outreach, safe drop-in center, shelter, transitional living, and culturally specific services.
• Host home project grant program administrative rules: OAR 461-198

Related housing regulations:

• Children's Care Licensing
  
• Law on Minor Consent for Housing and Related Services (ORS 109.697)

YEHP funding

Oregon law (ORS 417.799, ORS 417.802 and ORS 417.803) authorizes the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to award grants and contracts to organizations serving youth who are experiencing homelessness. YEHP oversees this grant funding. YEHP was founded in 2011 and is currently part of ODHS Self-Sufficiency Programs.

Program partners

Community partners providing services