named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CASH LA
Direct cash assistance program in Los Angeles County to prevent youth homelessness, implemented in partnership with AMAAD and Safe Place for Youth.
Direct Cash Detroit
Planned expansion of the direct cash model in Detroit, currently seeking a local community service provider to implement.
Grand Rapids THAP
Direct cash program in Grand Rapids, MI, implemented with AYA Youth Collective, serving 45 young people with 86% success rate in avoiding homelessness system entry.
THAP 7-State Direct Cash Program
One-time direct cash payments averaging $3,700 delivered within 48 hours to at-risk youth, paired with budget and housing planning to prevent homelessness. Served 345 participants across Arizona, California, Georgia, Michigan, New York, Oregon, and Texas.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Research on Direct Cash Transfer Programs to Prevent Youth HomelessnessConducted a multi-state pilot study on direct cash transfers as a prevention strategy for youth homelessness, including publishing findings from New York City showing 92% of recipients secured stable housing and 90% advanced toward personal goals. The research evaluates outcomes such as housing stability, service utilization, and long-term impacts across partner communities.
- Targeted Housing Assistance Program with Direct Cash TransfersOperates a targeted housing assistance program that provides one-time or monthly direct cash payments—averaging $3,700 and delivered within 48 hours—to youth aged 16–26 at risk of homelessness, enabling them to implement personalized housing plans. The program has served 345 youth across seven states (reaching 623 people including household members), with 90–92% remaining housed or outside the homelessness system at six months, and up to 98% not accessing homelessness services within three months.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- National Peer Learning and Capacity Building InitiativesAdvances youth homelessness prevention through peer-to-peer learning by launching the National Prevention Learning Collaborative (2024), hosting webinars for policymakers and practitioners, and publishing implementation handbooks. Also facilitates a national peer learning network connecting experts and youth with lived experience to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and promote evidence-based practices.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- National Symposia and Summits on Youth Homelessness PreventionOrganizes large-scale convenings such as the 2026 National Symposium and the Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy, bringing together nearly 500 leaders, speakers, and young people with lived expertise to share effective practices, develop solutions, and advance policy and program innovation in youth homelessness prevention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$7.55M
Contributions & grants$6.44M85%
Program service revenue$1.10M15%
Investment income$10K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.62M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.37M
Grants paid out$583K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.53M
Cash$3.78M
Investments$1.92M
Liabilities$72K
Net assets$7.46M
Liquid reserves18.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +127.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE COHEN | CO-FOUNDER AND EXEC. DIR. | 40 | $318K |
| LAUREN WILKIE | VP, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $212K |
| ANJALA HUFF | VP, DIRECT CASH TRANSFERS | 40 | $211K |
| SLAYNNE DE LA CRUZ | DIR., PROGRAM DEVT. & GROWTH | 40 | $141K |
| ROCIO CARRANZA JACINTO | PROGRAM DEVT. & GROWTH DIRECTOR | 40 | $130K |
board members · 9
- AMY FLOOD — BOARD MEMBER (END 12/2025)
- ANA OLIVERIA — VICE PRESIDENT
- BETSY SHERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- COLIN MCSWIGGEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CYNTHIA LANGTIW — PRESIDENT
- JANE STAFFORD — BOARD MEMBER (END 10/2025)
- JOANNE ROSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN SMITH — SECRETARY
- RONALD JOHNSON — TREASURER
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- AYA Youth Collective Partner — Expanded partnership with Point Source Youth in Grand Rapids to support youth housing stability.
- AYA Youth Collective Partner — Partner organization implementing the THAP program in Grand Rapids with 45 participants
- AYA Youth Collective Partner — Partner organization in youth homelessness prevention, represented in NPLC sessions.
- Campion Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- Casey Family Programs Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- Cocoon House Partner — Collaborates on family strengthening initiatives to prevent youth homelessness
- Connected Lane County Partner — Partner organization implementing the THAP program in Lane County with 56 participants
- Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Funder — Funder engaged in youth homelessness prevention efforts, represented in NPLC sessions.
- Gilead Partner — Platinum Community Champion sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- Google.org Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Partner organization for the New York expansion of THAP
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Partner organization implementing the THAP program in New York City with 46 participants
- Homeworthy Partner — Community partner selected for Direct Cash Maine program
- Johns Hopkins Partner — Conducted research on the effectiveness of Point Source Youth's seven-state direct cash program
- Johns Hopkins Partner — Conducted research on the impact of direct cash transfers in a 7-state pilot to prevent youth homelessness.
- L4YC Partner — Partners on using housing and legal support to prevent homelessness for court-involved youth
- LifeWorks Partner — Partner organization implementing the THAP program in Austin with 34 participants
- Lifeworks Partner — Collaborates with Point Source Youth in advancing youth homelessness prevention, represented in NPLC sessions.
- Melville Charitable Trust Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- Oregon Department of Human Services Government — Gold Community Champion sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- RYSE Partner — Partner organization implementing the THAP program in Contra Costa County with 40 participants
- Raikes Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- Safe Place For Youth Partner — Community-based organization launching CASH LA 2.0 in Los Angeles as part of THAP
- Sasha Bruce Partner — Collaborates on family strengthening initiatives to prevent youth homelessness
- Seattle YMCA Partner — Partners on using housing and legal support to prevent homelessness for court-involved youth
- Solidarity Fund Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
- The Door Partner — Partner organization implementing the THAP program in New York City with 52 participants
- Thread Partner — Partnership to support 50 young people in Baltimore with direct cash and tailored support.
- Time Out Youth Partner — Building housing plans with 50 youth in the THAP program
- ViiV Healthcare Partner — Gold Community Champion sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Summit on Youth Advocacy and Direct Cash Transfers.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Direct Cash Assistance with Optional Youth-Centered Support 812 orgsmethodology: cash_plusBy delivering one-time or long-term unrestricted cash transfers alongside opt-in supportive services, we produce immediate financial stability and prevent homelessness escalation, because flexible, low-barrier financial assistance respects youth autonomy and enables self-directed solutions.shared approach: Housing First →
- Family and Natural Supports Strengthening 812 orgsmethodology: family_and_natural_supportsBy strengthening family relationships and leveraging natural support networks—including chosen family—we prevent youth homelessness and promote long-term stability, because enduring personal connections provide emotional and practical foundations for housing security.shared approach: Housing First →
- Housing-First with Youth Choice and Wraparound Support 812 orgsmethodology: housing_firstBy providing housing as the immediate foundation—without preconditions—and combining it with youth-directed wraparound services, we produce housing stability and prevent homelessness recurrence, because stable housing enables engagement with supportive services and fosters independence.shared approach: Housing First →
- Youth-Led Solutions with Lived Experience Leadership 80 orgsmethodology: lived_experience_leadershipBy centering young people with lived experience in the design, delivery, and leadership of programs and policy, we produce more effective and sustainable solutions to youth homelessness, because those most impacted possess critical insight and legitimacy to drive meaningful change.shared approach: Youth-Led Change →
- System Coordination Across Agencies and Transitions 12 orgsmethodology: interagency_coordinationBy coordinating support across federal, state, and local systems—and particularly during transitions from foster care, juvenile justice, or behavioral health care—we prevent youth homelessness, because fragmented systems create gaps in care that coordinated intervention can close.shared approach: Youth-Centered Continuum of Care →