• Engages and understands - unique demographic of today’s 18-25 year old
• Leads and inspires youth by example
• Guided and driven by the needs and voice of youth
• Welcomes youth’s feedback - 
• “In - touch” - all AHO staff previously homeless - no family
• Inspires participation - Marin community -
  - collaborations with individuals - businesses - faith communities -
  - organizations - foundations - agencies -
• Sees youth as “partners” equal partners
• Meets youth in normalized settings - cafes, libraries, the park
  
  AHO a NEW Culture leading the way

AHO Engages
New Culture of Young Adults
New demographic - “twixters” - betwixt adolescence and adulthood

• included/connected to their network
• Be trusted by them
• Need to feel safe - not managed/judged
• Need to listen to them - value their voice
• Must be seen for their assets and strengths
• Viewed positively - not for their labels and histories
• Referred by friends and peers they admire

About Homeless Young Adults in Marin County?
AHO Engages Today’s Youth

• 79 young adults referred in one year
• 45% - youth referring themselves/friends
• 8 - county agencies
• 1 - residential placement facility
  45% White  15% Black  35% Hispanic 
  5% Other

Crisis with Marin Homeless Youth