It is time to take a proactive approach to do what we can to address teen homelessness. According to the American Institute for Research, “a staggering 2.5 million children are now homeless each year in America. This historic high represents one in every 30 children in the United States”. In reality, these youths are the children of our future and therefore, we must invest time and effort to make a difference in their lives. We can start by building collaborative relationships with local, state, and national agencies to address their needs, provide resources, and services. This design workbook outlines an innovative concept to provide wrap-around services to homeless teens, specifically, a mobile intensive crisis team designed to travel
