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Human traffickers can be anyone – a coworker, a friend, a romantic partner, or family members. They usually are not strangers, and they will target vulnerable Texas youth experiencing homelessness. Here are the red flags to watch out for at: tinyurl.com/3n4skan2

Help ensure that no young person facing homelessness goes without food. Share the Texas Youth Resource Map with them. It connects youth to essential resources like food, shelter, and various forms of support. ➡️ bit.ly/TXYouthMap #texas #homelessyouth

In Texas, an estimated 60,000 young people between the ages of 13 and 17 face homelessness over the course of a year. Being homeless isn’t a choice, and it usually happens through family rejection, avoiding abuse, leaving foster care, or a lack of affordable housing. #wedoexist

What will happen to youth like him as the rules take effect? kffhealthnews.org/news/article/s…

Now, under new policy changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, he is now required to document up to 80 hours of work or risk losing access to SNAP for up to three years. He lost his job recently. He’s applied for new ones everywhere within walking or biking distance. No luck.

Alejandro’s story needs to be heard. He’s one of the many former foster youth in Texas who rely on access to food assistance. #fosteryouth

If you know a young person without a safe place to stay, share the Texas Youth Resource Map. It connects youth to shelters, food, and other local supports. Link here → bit.ly/TXYouthMap

Hunger and homelessness often go hand in hand. If you’re hungry or running low on your SNAP benefits, you’re not alone. The Texas Youth Resource Map helps you find food assistance programs near you → bit.ly/TXYouthMap

Learn more at wedoexist.org and join our campaign to resolve the issue of youth homelessness.

Resources are stretched thin across Texas with federal funding cuts, shelters are overwhelmed with increased demand, and more homeless youth are staying on the streets longer across our state . Texas can and must do better.

November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month – and a time to recognize the challenges thousands of young Texans face every night without a safe place to call home.

URGENT: Another arctic blast is heading to Texas this weekend ❄️ Please check our Texas Youth Resource Map for warm shelters and other resources available for youth & young adults experiencing homelessness in Texas. RT to spread the word. ow.ly/E0cj50UHGrj

‼️URGENT WEATHER ADVISORY ❄️‼️: Temperatures are dropping below freezing in much of Texas. Please check out these additional resources to keep youth and young adults experiencing homelessness warm ➡️ public.tableau.com/app/profile/te…

Check out Ep. 2 of the “YOUth Are Worth It!” series and hear how the youth justice movement is reimagining what it means to create community safety away from carceral models by resourcing communities and families with what they need to thrive! youtu.be/0IDWU_gRpYc #YJAM2024

ATTN: Texas foster youth & youth experiencing homelessness: FREE driver’s ed + waived license fees! Start driving toward independence & new opportunities today. Scan to learn more! #fosteryouth #homelessness #Texas

We’re proud to recognize October as Youth Justice Action Month! This year’s theme, “YOUth Are Worth It,” reminds us that Texas youth deserve every investment to thrive. What resources do you want to see in your community? Let us know! #YJAM2024 #YouthAreWorthIt

TEA has sent guidance to school districts and is reviewing statewide data–steps in the right direction. More work needs to be done by Texas lawmakers to ensure students experiencing homelessness stay in school. houstonlanding.org/tea-probing-ho…

Young Texans deserve support to stay in school and out of the criminal justice system. It's time for Texas to invest in robust prevention and early intervention services. Let’s give our youth the help they need. youtube.com/watch?time_con…

In 2019, we fought for and passed HB 692, ending nearly all out-of-school suspensions for homeless children. But some districts still aren’t following the law. Texas lawmakers must ensure full compliance. Homeless students need support, not suspensions. sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-sc…

Texas school administrators need to abide by the law and provide education for homeless students with necessary supports.

Despite Texas law safeguarding homeless children's education, illegal school suspensions persist, denying homeless students like Danielle Stephen the chance to learn and thrive. houstonlanding.org/texas-homeless…