HomePlate is part of a regional effort to provide increased housing support for youth experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Washington County. HomePlate’s housing program provides comprehensive housing support and equitable housing services in partnership with Washington County. Participants will be connected with the housing program through external and internal referral sources. Participants served are experiencing barriers such as extremely low income, one or more disabling conditions, and who are experiencing or at imminent risk of experiencing long-term or frequent episodes of literal homelessness.

The Housing Navigators will provide a consistent demonstration of HomePlate’s values and mission in each contact with an unstably housed young person. While HomePlate serves youth ages 12-24, housing navigators will focus on housing transitional age youth ages 18-24. Build and nourish mutual relationships, trust and support to promote the strengths and capabilities of young people as we work together to obtain and retain permanent supportive housing.