Take a walk with us to help end it. Register. Donate. Volunteer. Support CNOY 2026 Author: Sandra Gabler, CFUW Perth & District Youth Homelessness: A Hidden Epidemic Youth homelessness is often invisible. Homeless youth are between the ages of 13 and 24. They are living on their own, away from parents or caregivers, without the means or ability to secure safe, stable, and consistent housing. With nowhere else to turn, many young people end up couch surfing or sleeping in par