CSH is thrilled to announce the teams selected for the 2026 Groundwork: Youth Supportive Housing Development Training Series, a comprehensive four‑month virtual program designed to help communities turn early‑stage ideas into fully developed supportive housing concepts for youth and young adults.
This year’s Groundwork cohort brings together a diverse group of organizations—youth service providers, developers, system partners, and community leaders—who share a commitment to creating safe, stable, and supportive housing opportunities tailored to young people. Over the coming months, participants will engage in a dynamic learning experience that blends training, coaching, and collaborative project development.
About the Groundwork Training Series
Groundwork is a four‑month virtual learning and technical assistance program designed to help multi‑sector teams move a youth supportive housing concept from early vision to actionable plan. Through four live sessions, guided team meetings, individualized coaching, and optional office hours, teams build shared understanding, deepen partnerships, and clarify the steps needed to develop effective supportive housing for youth and young adults.
Participants explore model design, project development basics, system collaboration strategies, and role alignment. Youth and young adult engagement is strongly encouraged to ensure concepts reflect lived expertise and community needs.
Introducing the 2026 Groundwork Cohort
We are proud to welcome the following teams to this year’s Groundwork cohort:
- Better Youth — Los Angeles, California
- Child and Family Charities — Lansing, Michigan
- Covenant House International — Dallas, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts
- Emerging Phoenix — Richmond, Virginia
- Living Waters Youth — Chicago, Illinois
- Montana Continuum of Care Coalition
- Zoe, Incorporated — Richmond, Kentucky
These organizations bring deep experience, passion, and insight from communities across the country. Over the next four months, they will work collaboratively with CSH and one another to strengthen their supportive housing concepts and build the partnerships necessary for long‑term success.
Why Groundwork Matters
Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness face unique challenges—and systems are often not designed to fully meet their needs. Supportive housing provides a stable, youth‑centered foundation for young people to thrive. By equipping communities with tools, knowledge, and a collaborative framework, Groundwork helps lay the foundation for impactful, sustainable solutions.
We look forward to supporting this year’s Groundwork teams as they bring transformative projects to life.