The Impact of Homelessness on a Child
 Over the next few months, the Campaign to End Child Homelessness will highlight stories that powerfully convey the realities of child homelessness. Originally published in America's Youngest Outcasts, these profiles are based on true stories of children and families struggling with homelessness.
Jayden: For Jayden's mother, Suzanna, homelessness started with abuse. Concerned for their safety, Suzanna fled with Jayden and his sibling first to a domestic violence shelter and ultimately to a different state. Continue reading... |
U.S. Interagency Council January Update
On January 14, Christina Jordan of the Campaign to End Child Homelessness joined advocates at a meeting with Barbara Poppe, Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, to discuss development of the federal plan to end homelessness. The Campaign is working with the Interagency Council to ensure the federal plan addresses the unique needs of children and families. The National Center on Family Homelessness would like to congratulate Jennifer Ho, Anthony Love, and Sharon Price who will be joining the Interagency Council as deputy directors. The National Center has been fortunate to have worked with both Jennifer and Anthony, and we look forward to continued collaboration in their new positions. |
Institute for Children and Poverty 2010 Conference
 Katie Volk of The National Center on Family Homelessness presented at The Institute for Children and Poverty's 2010 Conference, Children, Poverty and Homelessness: From Research to Policy, From Policy to Practice. The panel discussion, "Homelessness in America: A National Look at a Local Issue," focused on the scope of homelessness nationally and how that information can be useful to local communities. |
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