Transitional Housing for Commercially Sexually Exploited (CSE) Youth Project

The goal of the FY 2020 Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking Program is to support housing assistance for victims of all forms of human trafficking throughout the United States, as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended. Funding through this solicitation supports programs that provide 6 to 24 months of transitional housing with support services to victims of human trafficking who are in need of housing as a result of human trafficking. Funding will be provided over a three-year project period. Accelerator YMCA, the social services arm of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, will implement a comprehensive housing and service package for young victims of sexual exploitation. Over the three-year grant period, Accelerator YMCA will serve at least 60 youth and young adults in King County. This “CSEC Youth Project” will build off-ramps from exploitation for youth ages 12-25 through outreach and housing, while also providing the employment support and clinical behavioral health services necessary to address a young person’s mental health needs and long-term success. The project will expand the availability of housing navigation services, facility-based transitional housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Host Homes to an additional 20 youth and young adults who are victims per year. CA/NCF