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Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs Advisory Committee

Provides guidance and recommendations to the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs regarding funding, policy, and practice gaps within and among state programs.

Board Website
Policy Area
Human Services
Governor Appointments
8
Total Board Positions
12
Statutory Authority
RCW 43.330.705
Statutory Authority Website
Link to Authorizing Source
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Term Length (years) 3
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall regularly consult with an advisory committee, comprised of advocates, at least two legislators, at least two parent advocates, at least one representative from law enforcement, service providers, and other stakeholders knowledgeable in the provision of services to homeless youth and young adults, including the prevention of youth and young adult homelessness, the dependency system, and family reunification, for a total of twelve members.

Current Members

Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Joannes, Katie 12/13/2018 01/31/2021 Parent advocate.
2 Cannon, Bridget 04/17/2019 01/31/2022 Parent advocate.
3 Bogucki, Kim 02/01/2017 01/31/2020 Law enforcement officer
4 Giovengo, Melinda 02/01/2019 01/31/2022 Service provider
5 Barron, Tatyana 02/09/2018 01/31/2021 Advocate/stakeholder - Youth
6 Hermanns, Kris 02/01/2017 01/31/2020 Advocate/stakeholder
7 Trupin, Casey 02/01/2019 01/31/2022 Advocate/stakeholder
8 Jordan, Katara 02/01/2019 01/31/2022 Advocate/stakeholder

* indicates serving at the pleasure

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