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Chronicity is Driving Increases in Overall Homelessness
A new analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Homelessness Research Institute shows that overall increases in homelessness in the United States are driven by a sharp rise in chronic homelessness. People experiencing chronic homelessness are those with long-term […]
Nationwide, More Children Live in the State of Homelessness than in Most American States
Per data from the National Center for Homeless Education, the number of children experiencing homelessness during the 2021-2022 school year nationwide was greater than the total number of children in 28 states. Nearly 1.2 million children were either literally homeless […]
States Most Impacted by the Climate Crisis Lack Sufficient Shelter and Housing for the Most Vulnerable
A new analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Homelessness Research Institute indicates that none of the states most impacted by the climate crisis have sufficient resources to keep everyone safe. The Alliance analyzed seasonal bed capacity in states […]
Working with Unsheltered People: Findings from the Alliance’s Workforce Survey
Written by: Joy Moses, Vice President of Research and Evidence During the summer of 2023, the Alliance surveyed the nation’s homeless services workforce. The online questions were answered by 5,044 people in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. […]