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January 17, 2013  
In This Issue
Dedicated Funding for Housing Trust Funds Helps Homeless Families
Early Care and Education for Children Experiencing Homelessness
Looking Into Light in California
The Costs of Homelessness
Upcoming Events and Action Alerts
 

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Jenga house Dedicated Funding for Housing Trust Funds Helps Homeless Families

    

The number of families with children experiencing homelessness is increasing all around the country. Stable housing gives children a better chance to succeed. Housing promotes health, prevents the onset and exacerbation of illness, reduces stress, and provides a safe environment in which children can grow and thrive. Securing dedicated funding for housing trust funds to support safe, decent, and affordable housing is a critical strategy for addressing child and family homelessness. Learn more

Early Care and Education for Children Experiencing Homelessness

    

Last week, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released resources about expanding early care and education for children who are homeless. Two of the major federal programs serving young children, Head Start and the Child Care and Development Fund, are administered by the ACF. View fact sheets, guides, and other resources from ACF

looking into light 2 Looking Into Light in California

 

The National Center on Family Homelessness is proud to partner with the Council on Foundations to display the Looking Into Light photography exhibit at the 2013 Family Philanthropy Conference from January 26-29 in Silicon Valley. Looking Into Light documents the experience of families and children who are homeless in America. Register today for the Family Philanthropy Conference

The Costs of Homelessness    

 

The costs of homelessness are extremely high for those experiencing it and for communities working to address the issue. Costs associated with emergency housing, health and mental health care, and education are just a few examples of the economic and social consequences of family homelessness. Efforts that promote stable, permanent housing and supportive services for families could help relieve these costs. Learn more

Upcoming Events and Action Alerts   

   

The National Center on Family Homelessness has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. Learn more.

 

Read The New York Times editorial, Fight for the Housing Trust Fund about the importance of the National Housing Trust Fund.

 

Join t3 (think. teach. transform.) on January 29 for a free webinar, "Housing First: What It Is and Why It Works." Learn more and register today.

 

Learn more about child and family homelessness at www.familyhomelessness.org and www.HomelessChildrenAmerica.org.