We’re on a mission to
prevent and end
youth homelessness
in Cuyahoga County.

The State of Youth Homelessness

Each year, hundreds of young people in Cuyahoga County face homelessness and housing instability. Our annual State of Youth Homelessness Report highlights the challenges they experience—and the community-driven solutions making a difference.

  • Direct Services

    A Place 4 Me provides crucial direct services to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in Cuyahoga County, including Youth Navigation and Opportunity Passport.

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  • Authentic Youth Engagement

    A Place 4 Me recognizes that those who have experienced homelessness or housing instability are the experts in what is needed to end homelessness.

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  • Systems Change

    A Place 4 Me analyses the homelessness system to identify improvements and creates solutions to ensure young people are getting the proper support to successfully maintain housing stability.

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  • Membership Collaborative

    A Place 4 Me serves as the backbone of a community collaborative of organizations to prevent and end youth homelessness in Cuyahoga County.

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  • Support Our Work

    Every youth and young adult deserves a place to call home. Support our mission here!

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  • A Place 4 Me News

    Read the latest news from A Place 4 Me, including press releases and Profiles of Resilience

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Our Impact

*Data from 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024

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📢 Just Released: A Place 4 Me's 2025 State of Youth Homelessness Report Youth homelessness in Cuyahoga County is real—and solvable. A Place 4 Me's State of Youth Homelessness report lifts up the voices of young people, highlights system dispa
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When youth lead, systems change. At A Place 4 Me, we live by the mantra “nothing about us without us.” We believe that real, lasting change happens when young people with lived experience are not only heard but empowered to design the ve
A Place 4 Me has received Platinum Transparency from Candid! 🏠❤ This rating demonstrates our commitment to accountability, financial stewardship, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people facing homelessness.