homelessness

Even though housing is a human right, many people don’t have that sense of security and stability, writes Daniesha Brown.

We have become so desensitized to homelessness and reserve our sympathy for the holidays. That is not enough, writes Sabrina Anderson.

When I realized how trapped I felt, I told myself, “I’m going to graduate high school and beat the system,” writes Aleesha German.

The combination of being homeless and having a crippled leg left me in a rapidly deteriorating mental state, writes Jesus Angel Rodriguez.

A new department in Minnesota will elevate the needs of children, youth and families in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, day care centers, and those experiencing homelessness.

The homelessness of foster youth often leads to incarceration, another system that does absolutely nothing to help, writes Maryanne Atkins.

Homelessness and foster care had been a recurring issue deeply embedded into my family's history, writes Katie Buxton.

Youth Voices Rising Writing Contest essay finalist Shannon Mickle writes about the connection between foster care, juvenile justice, and homelessness.

Youth Voices Rising Writing Contest essay finalist Beza Woche writes about laws that target folks who experience homelessness.