Pierce County’s homeless system wasn’t built for young people. What is the fix?

By: Cameron Sheppard

Outlets: The News Tribune

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 1,533

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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In a roughly 100-day period, Pierce County helped to prevent 171 youth and young adults out of homelessness as part of a new effort to improve the way its homelessness-response system serves young people.

As homelessness among youth and young adults continues to rise, the county is beginning to reform systems that previously were not meant for young people to address the growing demographic.

At the end of 2024, Pierce County was selected by …

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