Homeless Youth Legal Network

HYLN is housed under the ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty. Check out and follow the Commission’s new Twitter—@ABA_CHP

Join @ABA_CHP and NHLC for an upcoming Office Hours session on October 7, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

@TheNext100 and Sofie Fashana just released a new report on Oregon's Direct Cash Transfer Program! You can read Sofie's expert analysis and recommendations here: thenext100.org/oregons-direct…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours session on September 2, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours session on August 5, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours session on July 15, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 from 2-5pm (with a reception to follow) for a World Congress event on "Structural Violence Against Children in the U.S. – Strategies for 2025 and Beyond" at Baker McKenzie in DC. Register to attend here: bakerxchange.com/s/9c40018cac33…

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 from 2-5pm (with a reception to follow) for a World Congress event on "Structural Violence Against Children in the U.S. – Strategies for 2025 and Beyond" at @bakermckenzie in DC. Register to attend here: bakerxchange.com/s/9c40018cac33…

A recent article examined the connection between sexual violence and homelessness. Read it here: jconline.com/story/opinion/…

@ABA_CHP is proud to co-sponsor the upcoming CLE program, "Military Members and Veterans: SCRA, USERRA, and Service Animals" on April 24 at 1pm EST. Learn how important federal laws provide legal protections to servicemembers and veterans. Register now: learningcenter.americanbar.org/courses/104037

@ABA_CRSJ's Human Rights Magazine just released "Criminalization of Homelessness and Poverty Post-Grants Pass Is Still Unlawful and Ineffective at Reducing Homelessness" by Chair Michael Santos, Erica McWhorter, Laura Riley, and Kirsten Anderson. Read now: americanbar.org/groups/crsj/re…

The application deadline for the ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty’s 2025 Curtin Fellowship is fast approaching (March 28)! This fellowship provides $3,500 to 3 law students. Application and more information found here: americanbar.org/groups/public_…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours. Ask common questions about access to education, youth shelter and housing, youth homelessness policy, youth engagement and compensation, and current federal responses.

Join @RESULTS_Tweets, @splcenter, and @ABA_CHP on March 18 at 8pm for a workshop to demystify the public comment process. Understand what the public comment process is about & why public comments are important to making rules and regulations. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us on March 4 at 2pm for a conversation on the undeniable link between housing stability and health and how the healthcare system can address housing precarity, prevent homelessness, and improve health outcomes of whole communities. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Taxes can be intimidating for young people, but avoiding them can prevent a secure financial future. Join CHP and the Youth Compensation Workgroup for "Understanding Taxes for a Secure Financial Future" on Tuesday, February 11th from 1:00-2:30 PM EST. youthcollaboratory.org/tax

Lawyers are uniquely positioned to play the roles of advocate, problem solver, and systems navigator for youth experiencing homelessness. Connect with lawyers and other advocates by joining the Homeless Youth Legal Network listserv - email hyln@americanbar.org to join.

Remember to join us on Wednesday for "Housing is Health Justice: What’s At Stake and What To Prioritize in 2025." This webinar will identify policies to advance housing/health justice, prevent homelessness through a public health perspective, and more. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us on January 29 for "Housing is Health Justice: What’s At Stake and What To Prioritize in 2025." This webinar will identify policies to advance housing/health justice, prevent homelessness through a public health perspective, and more. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Millions of young people experience homelessness nationwide. It doesn't have to be this way. In Washington, 10,000 fewer young people experience homelessness today, a 40% drop in 6 years. HYLN can help connect youth with legal professionals when needed. youthhomelessnessindex.org/legal-help/

Join @ABACCL's upcoming webinar, "Debunking the Child Welfare System's 'Safety Concerns' by offering Families Real Solutions" on January 22 at 3pm EST. Registration is now open: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…