Senators Hogan and Braunberger named to NCSL Youth Homelessness Fellows Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 25, 2025

FARGO — After a highly competitive selection process, Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan (D-Fargo) and Senate Minority Caucus Leader Ryan Braunberger (D-Fargo) have been named to the National Conference of State Legislatures 2025 cohort of the Youth Homelessness Fellows. This prestigious program brings together a bipartisan cohort of state legislators and legislative staff committed to addressing and preventing youth and young adult homelessness.

Each cohort participates in two multi-day, in-person meetings designed to deepen their understanding of youth homelessness and explore evidence-based state policy solutions focused on elimination and prevention. The small group structure encourages meaningful discussions with experts and peers, beginning with the cohort’s first meeting in Minneapolis and continuing throughout the year with exclusive programming and resources provided by NCSL.

This year, Hogan and Braunburger join a cohort of 22 legislators and two legislative staff from 17 states. Since its launch in 2022, the program has welcomed more than 40 alumni who are now part of a growing network of policymakers leading the discussion to address youth homelessness in their states.

Senate Minority Leader Hogan (D-Fargo) remarked, “This fellowship taught us how strong public and private partnerships strengthen supports for young people experiencing the many complex challenges of being without shelter during late adolescence.”

Senator Braunberger (D-Fargo) said, “This fellowship is a great opportunity to learn from fellow lawmakers and organizations that successfully lift up youth voices to create policies that will work towards ending youth homelessness.”

NCSL, the leading bipartisan organization representing the nation’s 7,386 legislators and more than 30,000 legislative staff, provides a wide range of policy resources on youth and young adult homelessness. As part of the Fellows program, participants also receive individualized support to help advance their action plans.

With the support of the Raikes Foundation and The Annie E. Casey Foundation, NCSL’s Youth Homelessness Fellows Program is offered at no cost to participants.

To learn more about the program and to view the full list of the 2025 cohort members, visit

https://www.ncsl.org/human-services/youth-homelessness-fellows-program

CONTACT:
Laura Dronen
Communications Director
laura.dronen@demnpl.com