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Director's Corner: Shared Housing + DC Flex—A New Exit Pathway Out of Homelessness That Meets Young People Where They Are

Thursday, August 13, 2026


The District's strategic plan for ending youth homelessness is getting a refresh. Building on the original plan, Solid Foundations DC, this year young people will be fully integrated into the District’s citywide framework to end homelessness when we roll out Homeward DC 3.0. We understand that young people navigating homelessness on their own have different needs than adults. That’s why as part of our strategic planning, we've been working on how to improve exit outcomes for them, with a real focus on making sure they aren't simply aging into the adult system once they turn 25... Read More