SchoolHouse Connection

@SenKatieBritt @Sen_Alsobrooks Thank you for your advocacy! Aligning federal definitions of #homelessness for children and youth will streamline assistance, leverage resources, and bring greater visibility to the reality of family and youth homelessness. schoolhouseconnection.org/article/the-ho…

Proud to join @Sen_Alsobrooks to discuss our legislation, the Homeless Children and Youth Act. Our bill would streamline the definition of homelessness across federal agencies, so children and young adults can get the support they need to exit homelessness and achieve their American Dream.

In 2022–23, more than 446,000 children under age 3 experienced homelessness—82,000 more than the year before. Join @Hunt_Institute @StartEarlyorg and @SchoolHouseConn on Sept 10 at 2 PM ET for a discussion on solutions to help families thrive.

The FAFSA is out! Learn more about how students experiencing foster care and/or homelessness can navigate the application with resources from @SchoolHouseConn schoolhouseconnection.org/article/the-20…

🚨Support for youth experiencing homelessness is at risk. Congress is considering budget proposals that would ❌Cut healthcare, food & education aid ❌Eliminate dedicated funding for homeless students More from @SchoolHouseConn: schoolhouseconnection.org/article/2025-f… #Homelessness #budget2026

Lea los serios datos sobre la falta de vivienda entre los niños de tres años o menos en cada uno de los 50 estados. Elaborado por @schoolhouseconn y @UMichPoverty, nombra una crisis real que hay que abordar para nuestros alumnos más pequeños. Más info: bit.ly/3ZeClk0

🎙️New episode! Ep. 5 of the Project HOPE-VA Podcast features Barbara Duffield of @SchoolHouseConn on how McKinney-Vento stories can drive change in homeless education. Tune in now: spoti.fi/3Hf1h4B #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

Take time to read the sobering data in the new report on homelessness among children three and under in each of the 50 states. Prepared by @schoolhouseconn and @UMichPoverty, it names a real crisis to address for our littlest learners. Read more: bit.ly/3ZeClk0

New fed data show a 28% increase in FAFSA completions among homeless youth & 9% among foster youth in 2023–24—highlighting early impacts of the FAFSA Simplification Act. Learn about key findings, the role of liaisons, & what’s needed to sustain momentum. bit.ly/4jf2uWQ

If #McKinneyVento funding is cut, students experiencing homelessness could lose access to education, stability & opportunity. Hear why this matters from @SchoolHouseConn’s Barbara Duffield on our podcast—full episode coming soon. For policy updates visit: ecs.page.link/ErqGa

We’re hiring! Manager, Scholar Support (YLS) Are you a compassionate, trauma-informed social worker or counselor ready to make a real impact in the lives of youth with lived experience of homelessness? 📍 Remote | $65K–$70K | Apply by June 9 👉 bit.ly/4kdm8DO

Are you hoping to begin your postsecondary education in 2026 and you’ve also experienced #homelessness? 📣 Apply to @SchoolHouseConn's Scholarship Program! They offer a $2,500 award, 1-on-1 support + mentorship, 3 all-expenses-paid trips, and more. ✍️➡️ SchoolHouseConnection.org/Scholarship

@emporiastate leading College 101 for our @kckschools McKinney-Vento Seniors! So grateful for the support and partnership to ensure that all of our scholars are set up for success. #BetterEveryDay #Resilience @SchoolHouseConn

New report from @SchoolHouseConn shows that 3,666 infants and toddlers were homeless in Utah during the most recent year data is available. schoolhouseconnection.org/article/infant…

Earlier this week, we brought together an incredible group to discuss the importance of safe, stable housing for early childhood development and lifelong health. Learn more about infant & toddler homelessness in @schoolhouseconn's new report: bit.ly/4cYv6C5

A new report from @SchoolHouseConn displays that 3.2% of infants & toddlers in IL experience homelessness. Read what @EarlyEdIL is doing with @thisisUIC Chicago Center for Research on Women & Gender, & @ChiHomeless to reduce reduce these numbers in IL: bit.ly/4lWYVaf

Child and family homelessness is surging—both in shelters and among those visibly homeless. +16% in 2023 +39% in 2024 More infants and toddlers are experiencing #homelessness—and fewer are getting help. 📈 Explore @SchoolHouseConn's new national report: bit.ly/43sRGQQ

More than 1.2M students experienced homelessness in the 2022–23 school year. Explore 10 strategies to support their attendance, developed by @attendanceworks and @SchoolHouseConn: 🔗 docs.google.com/document/d/1ZU…

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It is critical that Members of Congress hear from constituents like you to protect FY26 funding for homeless students. Urge them to sign the bipartisan Dear Colleague Letter circulating in both chambers bit.ly/4jMSWDC ⏰ House deadline to sign on is TODAY!

The President’s FY26 budget appears to repeal the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program through consolidation, removing targeted protections for homeless students. Urge Congress to sign the Dear Colleague Letter & protect funding! Use this: bit.ly/4jMSWDC