Beyond Housing 2020: A National Conversation on Child Homelessness and Poverty January 15–17, 2020 Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan New York City Join fellow practitioners, policymakers, and service providers to share new and effective programs, solutions, and policies aimed at reducing poverty and homelessness among children and families in the US. Attend strategy and solution-based interactive…
Audiences: Government
Bridging the Graduation Gap: Why School Stability is Key for Homeless High School Students
December 2018 Homeless high school students who are not chronically absent and who do not transfer schools during the year graduate at rates similar to their housed peers. Overview High school graduation is key to breaking the cycle of homelessness and ensuring access to opportunity for all students. While four-year graduation rates in New York…
Your Perspectives on Child and Family Homelessness
What We Heard From Survey Responses During Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week By Katie Linek Puello During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH asked for your perspectives on child and family homelessness. We heard from those who work in education, homeless services, government, advocacy, research, faith and community organizations, and concerned citizens about the needs…
Are Homeless High Schoolers Safe At School?
Facing Student Homelessness
On Friday, November 16, 2018, as a part of Huger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH asked the question, “What does homelessness mean to the students who experience it?” Friday’s commentary gave voice to the reality faced by the 1.3 million students experiencing homelessness across the country and the people who work with them every day…
Food Insecurity & NYC’s Homeless Children
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, as a part of Huger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH answered the question, “How does food insecurity impact children experiencing homelessness in my neighborhood?” Thursday’s interactive map detailed food insecurity and student homelessness, with a particular focus on free lunch eligibility and the use of food stamps across every New York…
Student Homelessness & Food Deserts
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, as a part of Huger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH answered the question, “Do homelessness and poor nutrition affect children in my community?” Wednesday’s interactive map explored the overlap between child homelessness and low access to nutritious food. View the interactive map.…
50 State Counts, One Reality
On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, as a part of Huger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH answered the question, “How many homeless students live in my state?” Tuesday’s series of infographics explored child homelessness by state as well as the differences in the U.S. ED and HUD PIT counts. View the state infographics.…
One Issue, Three Counts, One Reality
How should we count children experiencing homelessness? Homeless families with children often hide in plain sight. While many stay in shelters, many more live night-to-night in someone’s living room or in a car. No one knows precisely how many children experience homelessness in America. This infographic will help you understand why an inclusive definition of…
One Issue, Three Counts, One Reality
On Monday, November 12, 2018, as a part of Huger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH explored the question, “How should we count children experiencing homelessness?” Monday’s infographic explained why an inclusive definition of child homelessness is required to give homeless children the visibility and support they deserve. View the Infographic.…
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2018
Homeless children and their families need more than a fixed, safe place to sleep. They need educational supports, food security, and resources for health and well-being. Acknowledging the many challenges faced by homeless families and children is the first step to identifying and servicing their needs. When it comes to meeting the needs of vulnerable…