November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month - www.washingtonpassportnetwork.org

person sleeping on a couch with text November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month In 2007, Congress passed its first resolution (see original House resolution | see original Senate resolution) recognizing November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (NHYAM) to build awareness of the issue of youth homelessness, including its causes and potential solutions, and highlight the need to work to prevent homelessness among children and teens. Since then, November has been a time to elevate the issue of youth homelessness; applaud the efforts of businesses, organizations, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness; and grow the commitment to intensify efforts to prevent and end homelessness among young people in the United States.

We have provided the following information and resources for you to learn more about youth experiencing homelessness.

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Did you know? Black youth have an 83% higher risk of becoming homeless, and Hispanic youth have a 33% higher risk.
Source: https://www.chapinhall.org/project/voices-of-youth-count/

Did you know? In Washington State. 60% of students experiencing homelessness are students of color.
Source: Students Experiencing Homelessness in Washington’s K-12 Public Schools: Trends, Characteristics and Academic Outcomes, 2015-2019)

Did you know? In a recent report from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, 20% of youth who leave foster care between 18-21 are homeless within 12 months.
Source: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/rda/reports/research-11-254.pdf

Did you know? Almost 13,000 unaccompanied youth ages 12‐24 experience homelessness in Washington annually.
Source: https://www.awayhomewa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/YouthHomelessnessWA_LandscapeScan_August-2016.pdf

Did you know? Tacoma School District has the largest number of students experiencing homelessness in Washington.
Source: https://www.nwpb.org/2023/06/02/homeless-washington-students-tacoma-schools-seek-housing-resources-as-district-with-most-homeless-students/

Did you know? LGBTQ youth are 120% more likely to become homeless.
Source: https://www.chapinhall.org/project/voices-of-youth-count/

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