The group discusses what Youth Homelessness Awareness Month means to them and how people can get involved and help out the cause. They also discuss what their different departments do to help end youth homelessness.  

Kippi presented the Youth Housing Demonstration Project (Yhdp), a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aimed at tackling youth homelessness in rural areas. The project entails building capacity for youth voice, creating a coordinated community plan, and allocating funds towards initiatives like youth-led projects and transitional living. The goal is to prevent and end youth homelessness by focusing on housing, well-being, education, employment, and permanency. The team also discussed their experiences in facilitating meetings and working in partnership to develop a plan to reduce youth homelessness in Colorado. They shared their mixed feelings about the process, as well as their joy in making a significant change. Kippi announced that the State of Colorado had been awarded the Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Demonstration Project grant, a significant step forward in their efforts to prevent youth homelessness. Furthermore, Kippi discussed the challenges of setting up youth overnight shelters and the use of host homes in Colorado, and expressed hope in modifying the Host Home Bill to a regulatory model. The team also discussed the importance of understanding the different types of host homes in Colorado, particularly in relation to the disability world and child welfare side. Lastly, Kippi discussed the concept of wraparound services, emphasizing its youth-driven and equitable nature, and the importance of family and youth voice in decision-making.

This Youth Move Colorado podcast is focused on Halloween. The episode would cover safety tips for the holiday weekend, recommendations for sober activities, and the importance of costume safety. Saraeyah emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect, particularly when it comes to dressing up in another culture's tradition for Halloween. The team also discussed their experiences and attitudes towards Halloween, particularly in relation to body comfort and sober activities. The group ended the discussion by discussing safety precautions for trick or treating. 

Julia and Ella discussed Ella's involvement with Youth Move Colorado, a youth-led organization focused on advocacy and social change. Ella highlighted the empowering experience of being part of a group that allows young people to direct and lead their own initiatives. Julia and Ella also discussed Ella's focus on assisting transition-age youth as they navigate adulthood. Ella shared how her generation's experiences influence this focus, though the specifics were not detailed in the transcript.

Autumn shared her experiences with creative writing and publishing her first book, "When My Heart Speaks." She discussed the therapeutic and advocacy aspects of her poetry, particularly in relation to disability and LGBTQ+ advocacy. autumn also shared her journey with self-publishing, emphasizing the simplicity of the process and the importance of pursuing one's dreams. She ended by encouraging others to hold onto hope and be authentic in their own lives. Julia also discussed the Move Colorado podcast project, aiming to serve as an educational and community-building resource for young people with experiences in foster care, homelessness, and mental health.

Birth control, free resources, resources as a minor, importance of testing.

Hobbies, coping mechanisms

Setting Boundaries, Friend Breakups. 

Do you have cool hobbies that don't have to do with technology? How do you feel about social media?

Is there a time you had to stick up for yourself? How do you handle being the youngest in the room?

In this episode, we talk about how to meet people and socialize in the post covid era. Also, we talk about neurodivergence in relationships.