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homelessness

A New Minnesota Department Will Heighten Focus on Children and Families

2/6/2024

A New Minnesota Department Will Heighten Focus on Children and Families

A new department in Minnesota will elevate the needs of children, youth and families in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, day care centers, and those experiencing homelessness.

From Failed Adoption to Homelessness and Incarceration

6/28/2023

From Failed Adoption to Homelessness and Incarceration

The homelessness of foster youth often leads to incarceration, another system that does absolutely nothing to help, writes Maryanne Atkins.

A Look into Generational Pipelines of Foster Care and Homelessness

6/21/2023

A Look into Generational Pipelines of Foster Care and Homelessness

Homelessness and foster care had been a recurring issue deeply embedded into my family's history, writes Katie Buxton.

A Former Life

5/9/2023

A Former Life

Youth Voices Rising Writing Contest essay finalist Shannon Mickle writes about the connection between foster care, juvenile justice, and homelessness.

If a Tree Falls Down...

5/3/2023

If a Tree Falls Down…

Youth Voices Rising Writing Contest essay finalist Beza Woche writes about laws that target folks who experience homelessness.

Access to Technology and Lack Thereof: Disenfranchisement in a Digital Age

1/31/2023

Access to Technology and Lack Thereof: Disenfranchisement in a Digital Age

Many houseless and court system-involved youth lack the much-needed resources that a phone or laptop can provide, writes Olivia Valdovinos.

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    CDC Funds Research on Gun Violence Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness

    9/15/2022

    CDC Funds Research on Gun Violence Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness

    The CDC is funding research on gun violence among adults experiencing homelessness with a $1.6 million grant.

    A Pipeline to Housing Stability After Foster Care

    8/30/2022

    Child Welfare Ideas from the Experts

    Congressional intern Anna Rose Thelemaque wants to open up housing access specifically for former foster youth and those aging out.

    Former Foster Youth Lack Adequate Access to Affordable Housing

    8/29/2022

    Lessen the Requirements for Permanent Supportive Housing

    By creating these requirements, we are demanding our homeless populations to prove that they are worthy of housing, writes Alex Furtado.