Supporting the designation of November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
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The gist
Non-binding resolution naming November 2025 'National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.' Spotlights a 14% one-year jump in homeless students nationwide.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: homeless youth advocates, school district liaisons, and nonprofits serving the 4.2 million young people facing housing instability yearly.
- Loses: no one materially; symbolic resolution only.
What it does
- Designates November 2025 as the awareness month ā€” no funding, no new programs.
- Cites Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) data showing a 39% jump in homeless families in 2024.
- Highlights that homeless high schoolers are 3x more likely to attempt suicide.
- Urges businesses, schools, and volunteers to intensify outreach efforts.
Why should I care?
Supporters say awareness months pressure Congress to fund real solutions like the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Critics argue symbolic resolutions distract from passing actual housing or education funding bills. An alternative being debated: direct appropriations for school district homeless liaisons. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.