youth homelessness

When young and vulnerable populations don't have access to stable housing, they are exposed to additional dangers, writes Olivia Valdovinos.

Ashley Calderon writes in this poem about what she identifies as her origin and home after experiencing homelessness.

Walking in your truth will give you the motivation and determination to get your college degree, writes Esther Taylor.

Even if one does not attend traditional college, there are other options available for youth exiting foster care, writes Kiana Deane.

Maria Contreras has experienced the child welfare system first hand and now does advocate work with a California-based nonprofit law firm. In this Q&A with writer Shay House, she discusses foster care and youth homelessness.

In coming years, Washington's Department of Children, Youth, and Families will work to get transition-age youth ready to exit state systems.

Those who have faced housing insecurity or served the population sound off on what it's like, and what resources are needed to address the issue in Washington.

Young people are our most precious and vulnerable asset, and should be treated accordingly. Washington state should invest more to make that happen and remove barriers for homeless youth.