NLIHC’s Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) Campaign Director Chantelle Wilkinson joined a recent episode of the podcast A Flourishing Start to discuss the OSAH campaign’s role in elevating the unique challenges faced by families with young children in maintaining stable, secure, and affordable housing. Chantelle joined A Flourishing Start host Esmeralda Cortez Rosales and California Youth Connection’s Bay Area Advocacy Coordinator Mariah Corder to dispel myths surrounding homelessness, discuss the role of the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign, and ultimately call for a more integrated, robust approach to housing advocacy. Listen to the episode.
In the episode, Chantelle and Mariah discuss the interconnected topics of youth advocacy, housing insecurity, and the importance of community support. They highlight the challenges faced by young people, particularly those impacted by the foster care and juvenile justice systems, and the need for cross-sector collaboration to address these issues. The discussion emphasizes the importance of listening, advocacy, and practical steps that individuals can take to support families in need of stable housing. A Flourishing Start is produced by Opportunity Roundtable member National Center for Youth Law.