Montoya from TNOYS' YALC speaks the truth. We need to meet YYA as individuals and figure out how to best serve their needs! #endyouthhomelessness #TNOYSTownHall

Adrianna from Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) #YALC highlights the need for more supportive relationships and strong cross-systems collaboration to truly help #endyouthhomelessness #TNOYSTownHall

A7: In the 88th legislative session Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) aims to increase state funding to provide housing and homelessness services to YYA, building on the $3 million per biennium funding TNOYS secured during the 86th. TX YYA need your help #txlege to #endyouthhomelessness. #TNOYSTownHall

Marlayna from Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) #YALC shares her wish for a more coordinated approach to YYA receiving their health information. TNOYS and the YALC are working with Episcopal Health Fdn to unpack these health disparities for YYA experiencing homelessness #endyouthhomelessness #TNOYSTownHall

Corina from Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) #YALC shares how lack of normalcy and preparation for adult living can push YYA into homelessness. Our TAY guides can help with that tnoys.org/tay-life-skill… #TNOYSTownHall

A8: Colleges/universities need to prioritize on-campus housing for YYA experiencing homelessness and homeless liaisons to help YYA navigate supports. HB 320 by Hon. Jarvis Johnson will help to create these needed supports to #endyouthhomelessness in #highered. #TNOYSTownHall #txlege

This #GivingTuesday, TNOYS is raising funds to sponsor youth in foster care to go to PEAKS Camp, one of Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) longest running programs. For many youth in care, this is their only opportunity to go to a camp, and it can be life-changing. Please consider sponsoring a youth today!

A1:Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) had over 200 young people at our Day of Action for Youth earlier this month. Young people care about their futures and want to see Texas policies reflect a better future for themselves, their families, and the youth who come after them. #TNOYSTownHall

A2: The foster care system and youth-serving providers face a capacity crisis relating to a variety of critical services. This crisis necessitates collaborative, holistic solutions from legislators, community organizations, and agency leaders. #TNOYSTownHall #txlege

A3: Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) is asking the legislature to create a new grant program to prevent and end #youthhomelessness with an investment of $40 million. #HB2181 would provide critical housing and rental supports to young people #TNOYSTownHall #txlege

A4:Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) has talked to hundreds of vulnerable or currently systems-involved youth and young adults and they cite barriers to accessing and navigating healthcare. It is critical that these young people have tools and skills to take care of their health #txlege #TNOYSTownHall

A6: (1/2): Funding to ensure prevention services are available to youth & families is critically important. With an estimated additional $32 billion available for the legislature to spend, it is time for Texas to invest in young people and families. #TNOYSTownHall #txlege

A6: (2/2): DFPS requested #txlege increase funding for PEI programs so more youth and families have access to support and services. Glad to see House Aprops supports that increased funding. Unfortunately Senate has still not adopted these much needed increases. #TNOYSTownHall

A1: The health of Texas YYAs relies on a system that is not built for them to thrive. YYAs at-risk of or currently systems-involved have unmet health needs, struggle to obtain healthcare and navigate the system, and interface with providers who don't build trust. #TNOYSTownHall

A2: YYA face barriers such as: - lack of insurance, money, and transportation, and incompatible clinic hours - stigma toward institutional healthcare and lack of trust in providers - lack of knowledge or support to navigate the healthcare system, or medical history #TNOYSTownHall

A3: Health is more than healthcare. To ensure positive health outcomes for Texas YYA they need stable housing, access to health/mental health resources, quality jobs and education, and prevent adverse childhood experiences and instability. #HealthNotJustHealthCare #TNOYSTownHall

A5: We need to support YYA development of competence and ownership over medical decision-making for long-term health. We're grateful to our partner Episcopal Health Fdn for supporting TNOYS' efforts to ensure YYA voices are uplifted in healthcare reforms #TNOYSTownHall

Thanks to the hard work of Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) Director of Public Policy Lauren Rose tirelessly lifting up the needs of youth, young adults, and providers in our network at the #txlege we’re grateful to see these critical bills move forward!!

So excited for #TNOYS2023

So excited to learn from Eugene Appiah of the Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) #TELB and these incredible panelists on democracy. What an incredible start to the Forum for Community Solutions #OpportunityYouth convening!