A recent statewide report found that Nevada lacks the infrastructure, leadership, and funding needed to effectively address youth homelessness. Without a dedicated state entity, Nevada will remain unable to make meaningful progress toward ending youth homelessness.

Nearly 3,000 youth experiencing homelessness in Nevada sought social services last year, yet the state still falls far short in providing the support needed to prevent and end youth displacement. Currently, there are only 430 shelter beds dedicated specifically to youth—and none are located in 15 of Nevada’s rural counties.