The Power of Peers: Creating Social Networks for Young Families in Rural Areas
 What is the best way to provide services to young homeless and at-risk families in rural communities? In California's Antelope Valley, a new initiative has found that fostering social networks among young mothers helps to build social support and connectedness, and reduce isolation. In a featured article from SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center, the Strengthening At Risk and Homeless Young Mothers and Children program shares suggestions for encouraging social connectedness. This program is an initiative of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in partnership with The National Center on Family Homelessness, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and ZERO TO THREE. Continue reading... |
America's Youngest Outcasts: A Comparison of the Top and Bottom Ranked States
America's Youngest Outcasts: State Report Card on Child Homelessness provides a comprehensive snapshot of child homelessness in America. America's Youngest Outcasts was developed by synthesizing and analyzing complex factors that contribute to child homelessness in America, ranking the states from 1 to 50. This brief compares the states ranked 1 to 10 with those ranked 41 to 50 to offer a comparison of the top and bottom states. Read the brief. |
Family Homelessness: Summertime Struggles
 Summer months often lead to a surge in the number of families and children experiencing homelessness. The reasons for this surge vary, but in many communities, homeless service systems feel the burden as shelters reach capacity and budgets tighten. Family Homelessness: Summertime Struggles, written by staff from The National Center on Family Homelessness, is currently a featured article at SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center. Continue reading... |
Shelter from the Storm: Trauma-Informed Care in Homelessness Services Settings
 A paper co-authored by Dr. Ellen Bassuk, President of The National Center, is featured in a special issue of the Open Health Services and Policy Journal on "The Future of Homeless Services" and is posted on SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center. Shelter from the Storm: Trauma-Informed Care in Homelessness Services Settings examines how trauma-informed care can improve the effectiveness of homeless services. The authors use a trauma-informed framework to explore Best Practices in avoiding traumatic experiences during care. Read the full article. |
