YAB 101
The age range for individuals to be on the YAB.
16-24 years old
What is the role of the Hearth Act according to Jeanne's analogy?
The Hearth Act serves as a set of instructions for how to manage important systems around homelessness and associated aid.
For example, because of the Hearth Act, we have regulations and required use of HMIS to gather data about populations of people experiencing homelessness.
How many excused absences are allowed for YAB members?
The YAB agrees that no more than one unexcused absence and two excused absences are allowable within a 12-month period of time.
Unexcused: No communication, no follow-up
Excused: Communication with leadership, follow-up
[Case-by-case review]
What region of Indiana is a BoS CoC YAB member NOT allowed to live in?
Marion County - Indianapolis. They have their own YAB!
Participating in your community to make a difference is called _____.
Civic engagement
The number of YYA members currently on our YAB.
8
Paige, Dani, Destiny, Rachel, Nish, Brooke, Halee, Sophia.
What is the role of the CoC Board, according to Jeanne's analogy?
The CoC Board is the chef - it follows the instructions according to the Hearth Act and develops systems to aid low-income/homeless populations across the state.
What is the YAB's visitor policy?
"If a member would like to invite a visitor to a YAB meeting, they need to ask permission from YAB leadership.
Upon leadership approval, guests will not be expected to participate as a formal member, but may be invited to contribute, but do not have voting rights."
What region is Indianapolis included in?
Region 8.
What is a formal request to government officials that youth can help create or support?
A petition.
What is the YAB's mission?
The Youth Advisory Board’s mission is to effectively elevate youth and young adult (YYA) voice and agency in the decisions affecting housing security for YYA throughout the state of Indiana.
What is the role of the IHCDA, according to Jeanne's analogy?
The IHCDA acts as the server, offering the systems created by the BoS Board to the people who need them!
What are the steps for the member removal process?
1.) A warning
2.) Determining if support for YAB member is needed
3.) A written final warning
4.) Formal removal of YAB member.
How many regions are there in the state, according to the IHCDA?
14
What is a proposed law that youth advisory boards may review or give input on?
A bill
The names (try to provide more than the acronym) and purposes of the 2 grant applications the YAB participates in.
YHSI (Youth Homelessness System Improvement):
Strengthens Indiana’s youth homelessness response through improved coordination, data use, and system planning.
YHDP (Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program): Funds local, youth-driven projects to prevent and end youth homelessness through collaboration and innovation.
What is the role of the Continuum of Care (CoC)?
The COC promotes community-wide commitment toward the goal of ending homelessness; to provide funding for efforts by service providers to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, families, persons fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and youth while minimizing the trauma and isolation caused by homelessness; to promote access to and effective utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families and to optimize self-sufficiency among those experience homelessness.
What are 4 of the 6 requirements of being a YAB member?
Commit to one year term
Attend 90-minute (virtual) monthly board meetings, engage actively without distraction, cameras activated
Prepare for meetings with requested material review or other resources
Engage within community and educational opportunities for 4-6 hours a month
Support IHCDA grant applications and implementation.
Assist BoS and CoC decision-making activities directly impacting YYA communities.
What YAB member is located in De Kalb county?
Paige!
What branch of state government enforces laws and is often advised by youth boards?
The executive branch.
What are 4 out of 9 of the YAB's current priorities?
Sustain an Engaged Statewide Youth Advisory Board
Enlist committed and engaged YAB members
Support the IHCDA applications for youth grants (YHDP)
Collaborate and participate within the larger housing system
Support the grant implementation program if awarded funds
Implement Statewide Needs Assessment
Develop, promote, implement Statewide YAB trainings
Work for YYA housing security
Make an impact through advocating for YYA
Where do we (the YAB) lie relative to the larger system as a whole?
Federal Dept of Housing & Urban Dev (HUD) ->
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA) -> Balance of State (BoS) Continuum of Care (CoC) -> Community Engagement Committee (CEC) -> Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
What are 5 of the 6 group culture agreements (for protecting YAB diversity)?
YAB allows space for the lived experience and expertise from individuals of all walks of life to impact this board.
YAB will remain optimistic in the face of challenges and obstacles.
YAB is committed to continue learning about the housing system and industry.
YAB members will collaborate within the group and outside of the group to make connections and reach desired outcomes.
YAB members will not cause harm to others or each other and will ensure that the YAB remains a safe space for all.
YAB members will be actively engage, commit, and support the goals of the Advisory Board and other governing systems.
The far south regions OR southeast regions.
What official can sign or veto bills at the state level?
A governor.