Many young people who enter homelessness, including young parents with children, do so after exiting foster care. Researchers have found that between 31% and 46% of youth exiting foster care experience homelessness by age 26. A study conducted in Washington […]
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The Next Four Years: What Can We Expect for Homelessness and Housing Policy?
With the start of a new Presidential Administration, it’s a good time to look at what opportunities and challenges lie ahead as we seek an end to homelessness in the United States. In the coming months the Alliance will continue […]
The Racial Equity Dialogue Series: Starting the Conversation About Racism in the North Carolina Balance of State CoC
This blog post is authored by staff at the North Carolina Balance of State Continuum of Care. A Call to Action In response to the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, North Carolina Balance of State Continuum of Care […]
Caring for Homeless Services Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for homeless service providers, and these challenges only continue. But even during these difficult times, there is a lot that leadership can do to stave off employee burnout—and it doesn’t take a big budget to […]
Homelessness in 2021: Five Factors to Watch
As the nation emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness will continue to be a national crisis. Although the number of people experiencing homelessness is still lower than it was in 2007, homelessness has been increasing since 2016. It is likely […]