The Ohio Department of Health offers a grant program funded through the Ohio General Revenue Fund to prevent and end youth homelessness.

In February of 2022 the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) released a solicitation (RFP) announcing the availability of grant funds for seven pilot programs utilizing innovative approaches for serving youth experiencing homelessness and of particular focus – youth experiencing homelessness who are pregnant. The award ceiling for funding was $302,501 of deliverable-based funding.

• Competitive Solicitation for HY24

2024 Continuation Program Deliverables

1. Participate in ODH-sponsored meetings or communications that require response.
2. Outreach to identify youth experiencing homelessness including pregnant youth.
3. Coordination or provision of and/or referral to housing services for youth experiencing homelessness.
4. Coordination or provision of, and/or referral to behavioral and physical health services for youth experiencing homelessness.
5. Coordination or provision of, and/or referral to education and employment opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness.
6. Fostering community and social connection facilitate the formation of permanent and meaningful community connections for youth experiencing homelessness and pregnant youth experiencing homelessness, including case management services.
7. Data Collection and submission of the data report in the format specified by ODH.
8. Participation in Community of Practice, identifying 1-3 staff members to participate. The CoP will meet monthly for trainings, networking and/or technical assistance.

COHHIO is contracted by the Ohio Department of Health to perform data collection and provide technical assistance, training and support to sub-grantees.

COHHIO Staff Lead Contact: Amanda Wilson, LISW-S, CDE amandawilson@cohhio.org (614) 280-1984 ext. 115

ODH Staff Lead Contact: Lauryn Floring, MSW, LSW Lauryn.Floring@odh.ohio.gov (614) 546-6252

General

To date approximately 13 non-profit entities are developing and implementing pilot projects and serving youth in various capacities. Some projects are more focused on outreach and service coordination while others are providing full residential services, all with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. Sub-grantees have varying service areas in Ohio and serve approximately 34 counties in 5 CoC’s. Utilize the chart and map below to contact grantees and learn more about their services.