Advocates urge D.C. to revamp its approach to youth homelessness. A new plan could address housing, employment, and mental health needs.

The idea of toddlers being homeless ignited three local Florida leaders to draft one of the first pieces of legislation to advocate for children.

Now, D.C. has the chance to become a national model for eliminating family poverty by strengthening the Child Tax Credit (CTC).

A new bill would make school lunch free for everyone in D.C. But it’s not funded in proposals for the coming year’s budget.

While D.C. has some policies and programs that have made the city a leader in combating youth homelessness, it has failed to deliver on promises of ending youth homelessness entirely by 2022.

DC Doors, a youth drop-in center in DC, is implementing new security measures after a shooting at the facility in December.

Over 7% of all infants and toddlers in D.C. experience homelessness, according to a recent report. That is more than any state in the U.S.

Maurice Spears writes about his proposed solutions to reduce crime in D.C., including intervention and prevention programs.

Covenant House Greater Washington hosted its annual Sleep Out event on Nov. 16 to raise funds and awareness to combat youth homelessness.

Skyler Kelley opened Brij Coffee with one goal in mind — to use profits to help folks without stable housing.

Three local housing and service providers for young people are expanding their programs for Spanish-speaking youth, thanks to a new grant.

Starting in 2024, people living in family shelters will be able to participate in a two-generational education, health and support program.

D.C. should do more to protect children from toxic lead and give families economic opportunities, David Schwartzman writes.

Since an initial Street Sense/DC Line investigation published this spring, D.C. has helped 17 young people in foster care get vouchers.

HUD announced on June 8 that it will launch a new campaign to support LGBTQ+ identifying youth experiencing homelessness.

D.C.’s budget will help the city implement bills to protect domestic workers, street vendors and young people in foster care.

Many D.C. children in public and public charter schools are missing out on the School Breakfast Program, according to a recent report by D.C. Hunger Solutions. 

D.C. has not used all available housing vouchers for youth exiting foster care, even as some youth exit into homelessness.

A new piece from Erica Downing.

I left D.C. in 1974. I went to a place that kept children until they found foster parents. I was…