Alameda County Peer Navigation Program

Since launching through YHDP funding, our program has served over 100 young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness throughout Alameda County. As a fully mobile program, our Peer Navigators meet youth where they are, helping them access housing, employment, education, wellness, legal services, and financial assistance.

This year, we also welcomed two new Peer Navigators, expanded our outreach capacity, and continued strengthening partnerships with local housing and service providers. We also serve as a mobile Coordinated Entry access point, helping youth navigate the housing system.

Looking ahead to 2027, our focus is on reaching more young people, strengthening partnerships, and improving access to housing and supportive services.

One thing I’d love supporters to recognize is that Peer Navigation is about more than connecting youth to resources. It’s about building trust, creating opportunities, and making sure young people have someone advocating for them.

YHDP stands for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. It is a federal grant funded by HUD to help communities prevent and end youth homelessness. This is the grant that funds our Peer Navigation Program at VOICES Alameda County. YHDP funding also helped establish Joint Component Housing, Coordinated Entry, and HMIS. These programs work together under the Coordinated Community Plan (CCP) to connect youth with housing, resources, and supportive services.