Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Homelessness

Housing Affordability Report

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:55:00 -0600

Despite the emphasis on homeownership, one-third of all U.S. households (nearly 36 million households) rent. This report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition offers a state-by-state and community comparison of the hourly wage someone must earn to be able to afford rent and utilities in local housing markets.

A Teen Mom Reaches High

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:11:47 -0600

Caitlin Crane of Portland, Oregon has put homelessness and addiction behind her, and is reaching for a bright future with her young son. With help from a non-profit dedicated to steering teen mothers towards success, Crane is beating the odds, and reaching out to help other young mothers do the same. Linda Baker asked Crane to talk about what teen moms need to get ahead.

Conference on Hunger and Homelessness

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:26:49 -0600

Start: Nov 11 2005 - 10:00am

End: Nov 13 2005 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT+4

The National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness will host its 18th Annual Conference on Hunger and Homelessness from November 11-13, 2005, at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington. The conference will help student leaders and advocates improve campus programs and strategic planning. Administrators are also encouraged to attend. For more information, contact:

Project Connect Homeless Children's Fund

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:36:05 -0500

PCHCF keeps children experiencing homelessness connected to their education, through funding for transportation, school supplies, uniforms, tutoring and enrichment opportunities.

For Teachers, Teen Plans Lessons in Empathy

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:58:19 -0500

Portland, Maine high school senior Ashley Keiran is an expert in something she feels Portland teachers should know more about—how hard it can be to meet the expectations of school while homeless or dealing with the uncertainties of foster care. So Keiran, with help from a youth development grant and an adult mentor, is working on a lesson plan.

Project Connect Homeless Children's Fund

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 13:37:52 -0600

Project Connect keeps children experiencing homelessness connected to their education through advocacy, enrollment and transportation assistance, tutoring, enrichment and support with school supplies & uniforms.

Schools that Shelter Homeless Kids

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:29:46 -0500

Too often, kids who lose their homes also lose much more, as they are either abruptly transferred to new schools or stop going because they lack documentation to enroll. A federal law, McKinney-Vento, helps. But it takes caring people, teamwork, and funding to make it work. Judith Reppucci reports on how New Bedford, Massachusetts is facing up to the challenge.

Piecing Together a Safety Net

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:52:12 -0500

Most low-income families with children don't get all of the help they should, partly because it is so hard to find out what's available and fill out the paperwork. This article, originally from the September-October 2004 issue of the Children's Advocate, published by Action Alliance for Children, shows how in California, community agencies are helping.

The DreamTree Project

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:50:33 -0500

The New Mexico resort town of Taos isn't known for its elevated rates of child poverty and teen homelessness. But those harsh realities have spurred a team of seven local women to create a special place where at least some homeless teens can get the help they need to become successful young adults. Denise M. Spranger reports.

Keeping It Simple

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:13:18 -0500

For more than 10 years, Agnes Stevens has kept her School on Wheels program tightly focused on doing one thing well: helping homeless children keep up with their schoolwork by providing volunteer tutors. Holly St. Lifer reports on the power of a simple idea in action.

The Earned Income Tax Credit as an Instrument of Housing Policy

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 20:13:06 -0600

Costs present the most formidable barrier to safe, decent and affordable housing. Yet, housing costs�the biggest chunk of a working family's budget�are rarely addressed in welfare-to-work programs and those supporting families who are working but earning low wages. This Brookings report argues that an expanded EITC would improve housing affordability for millions of working families.

Women and Housing: A Status Report

Mon, 06 Dec 2004 20:51:16 -0600

Despite improvements in the wage gap, women's wages barely cover housing and other necessary family expenses -- even toward the middle of the income spectrum, according to the McAuley Institute. More than one in four mother-headed families live in overcrowded or severely substandard housing, or pay over a half of their incomes for housing. Children in families receiving housing vouchers increase their academic performance significantly.

Educating Children without Housing: A Primer

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 20:37:31 -0600

The manual provides innovative strategies for educators and school administrators, state coordinators and policymakers, and advocates and attorneys to play a role in ensuring the education rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Cost: $15.

Children's Defense Fund Report: Affordable Housing

Fri, 07 Jan 2005 16:53:29 -0600

Rising housing costs have hit low-income families hard, according to this 2002 Children's Defense Fund report. While moderate and upper-income families get tax relief for mortgage interest payments, federal direct spending on housing assistance for low-income families has decreased substantially since 1976.

Joint Center for Housing Studies

Tue, 28 Dec 2004 20:34:29 -0600

The Joint Center for Housing Studies is Harvard University's center for information and research on housing in the United States. Look for reports on the housing needs of children and families.