King County Youth Service Provider Coalition
Mission Statement: To prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness in King County leading with equity, best practices and high-quality care for communities we support, engage, and work with.
Who We Are
This coalition charter is established to formalize the collaborative efforts of voluntarily participating organizations in addressing our aligned purpose.
King County Homeless Youth and Young Adult Service Providers (KCHYYASPC) represents the primary agencies serving youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in King County.
Mission Statement
To prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness in King County leading with equity, best practices and high-quality care for communities we support, engage, and work with.
Our Purpose
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A platform for executive level leaders and staff to share critical information, trainings and resources, coordinate an advocacy and best practice agenda, and be an organized voice to partners, philanthropists, and other allies on critical positions that impact our collective mission.
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To map our local YYA system to the national models (NNY, USICH), identify gaps, conduct equity and power analysis, and identify action steps to address such through an equity lens (i.e., specific advocacy action steps, grant proposals, etc.).
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To establish an annual work plan for our Coalition (i.e., program and system-level advocacy, proposals, etc.).
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To reflect and review operational and systemic trends, as well as our roles and accountability within the Coalition and external systems.
Guiding Principles
Equity & Inclusion
We foster an equitable and inclusive environment that respects all perspectives and encourages participation from a diverse membership.
Accountability
Decision-making processes and activities within the coalition are authentic and accountable.
Mutual Respect
Shared Responsibility
Members share responsibility for achieving the coalition's objectives and actively contribute to its success.
Members treat each other with respect and dignity, valuing each other's contributions and perspectives.
Adaptability
The coalition remains flexible and adaptive to changing circumstances, priorities, and needs of community.
Non-Discrimination
The coalition does not tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other factor.
Coalition Structure
Leadership
We foster an equitable and inclusive environment that respects all perspectives and encourages participation from a diverse membership.
Working Groups
Decision-making processes and activities within the coalition are authentic and accountable.
Communication
Members share responsibility for achieving the coalition's objectives and actively contribute to its success.
Members treat each other with respect and dignity, valuing each other's contributions and perspectives.
Decision-Making Process
Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Systems Change Coordinator
Mockingbird Society
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Dom Patricelli
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