Income and Homelessness
Over the next few months, our newsletter is highlighting 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.
Janice: Janice, 24-years old, lives in a shelter with her six-year old daughter Jessica, four-year old son Jason, and 15-month old daughter Theresa. Janice was looking for employment and thinking about going back to school. Continue reading... |
2010 Georgia Alliance Conference
 On March 4-5, Campaign staff participated in the Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference. Conference participants provided feedback and new ideas to develop a Georgia Plan to End Child Homelessness, and the Campaign conducted training on how to help homeless children develop self-regulating skills as well as how to provide trauma-informed care. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with our partners in Georgia to improve the lives of homeless children and families throughout the state. |
| Mississippi State Coordinator Begins Work
On March 1, the Campaign to End Child Homelessness welcomed Tuwanna N. Williams to our staff. Tuwanna is coordinating the activities of the Mississippi Campaign to End Child Homelessness. Her previous experiences include working at the United Way in Jackson, MS, Mississippi Housing Initiative, MS Conference of Black Mayors, and the Mid-Delta Empowerment Zone Alliance. Please join us in welcoming Tuwanna to the Campaign to End Child Homelessness! |
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Take Action!
Here's how you can be involved:
Read the Sunday Hour article, " Without Home", featuring Dr. Ellen Bassuk, president of The National Center on Family Homelessness as well as other recent media coverage.
Share what is happening in your state and community. Contribute to the Campaign's blog.
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