Established in 1981, VCRHYP is a coalition of service providers working together to guarantee the existence of a statewide safety net for runaway and homeless youth. VCRHYP is a national service delivery model that ensures access to services for youth throughout the entire state rather than just those in a small number of towns, cities, or locales. Our goal is to ensure that youth have access to the support services they need to be safe and stable. To accomplish this, the Coalition works to: - Ensure continued funding for crucial youth services in an uncertain economic climate - Collaborate with state and local partners to align and inform services - Advocate for youth needs with State and Federal policy makers - Foster a learning community among member agencies to develop and disseminate best practices for youth-care work - Educate our communities about the issues at-risk youth face - Create opportunities for youth voices to be heard