Advocacy Strategies for Preventing Involuntary Exits from THP-NMD: A Presentation of the Youth Law Center

Homelessness and housing/placement instability are a critical issue facing transition-aged youth in California. Despite broad protections and housing/placement entitlements for youth in extended foster care, many youth are involuntarily exited from transitional housing before reaching the maximum age or duration of participation. This training provides a foundational understanding of the Transitional Housing Placement Program for Nonminor Dependents (THP-NMD) and the issue of involuntary exits, to support legal aid attorneys in understanding the unique housing challenges and remedies available for youth clients participating in this housing program.