Youth housing services

Native American Youth and Family Center is part of the Homeless Youth Continuum in Multnomah County. We work with youth, ages 16 to 24, experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Once screened in with Access Center at 503-432-3986, youth can then gain entry into NAYA's Youth Housing Program, and the services offered.The goal of the Youth Housing Program is to provide stable supports around housing and other basic human needs like food, hygiene, childcare and connection to culture.

Our youth development advocates are trained in trauma-informed care and understand the unique circumstances that lead to homelessness within the Native community. Following NAYA’s wraparound service model, the Youth Housing Program works with clients to develop their plans to meet long-term goals included employment, education, and healing from domestic violence, substance abuse, and systemic traumas. We believe culture is healing.

We are a highly mobile staff that can meet your needs by connecting you with:

• Culturally appropriate services
• Housing advocacy to help find affordable, safe and stable housing
• Budgeting help and financial wellness education to help youth gain financial independence
• The local Native community or other cultural communities
• Neighborhood resources and community mentors
• Cultural identity; personal & social development
• Self-care, Mental health and alcohol/drug services
• Support for reaching educational, career, and other personal goals
• On-site clothing closet and food pantry• Invitations to fun social events