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Kirchner J. 2024. State strategies to mitigate the impact of housing instability on child welfare involvement . Washington, DC: National Governors Association, 5 pp.

Annotation: This brief highlights the association between child welfare involvement and the lack of stable and adequate housing among children who end up in the foster care system. It presents an overview of the complex problem and provides examples of policy levers state governors have at their disposal to address housing challenges before children are removed from their homes and separated from their families.

Contact: National Governors Association, 444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267, Washington, DC 20001-1512, Telephone: (202) 624-5300 Secondary Telephone: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nga.org

Keywords: Child health, Families, Foster care, Homelessness Child welfare, Housing, Policy development , Prevention

Annie E. Casey Foundation. 2023 . Preventing and ending youth homelessness in America . Baltimore, MD: Annie E. Casey Foundation, 8 pp. (Thrive by 25®)

Annotation: This brief shares facts about youth homelessness in America; discusses the effect that homelessness has on young people; reviews the nation's response to the lack of safe, stable housing for youth ages 13-25; and provides recommendations on what leaders can be doing to prevent and end housing instability among young people. Recommended approaches include: (1) developing a unified definition of youth homelessness; (2) focusing on prevention; (3) targeting funding to basic needs and other youth homelessness risks; (4) supporting cross-systems partnerships; (5) advancing equity; (6) elevating youth voices; (7) transforming the justice system response; and (8) helping young people leaving foster care prepare for adulthood.

Contact: Annie E. Casey Foundation, 701 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 547-6600 Fax: (410) 547-6624 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aecf.org

Keywords: Adolescents, Child welfare, Homeless persons, Homelessness, Housing, Initiatives, Models, Prevention, Statistics, Youth

Casey Family Programs . 2021. What do we know about the impact of homelessness and housing instability on child welfare-involved families?. Seattle, WA: Casey Family Programs, 5 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights the significantly higher rates of child welfare involvement among inadequately-housed families and children, often resulting in foster care placement. It describes how homelessness and housing instability impact children; outlines national efforts to address the housing crisis; and describes ways in which child protection agencies can work with system partners to keep families together whenever possible.

Contact: Casey Family Programs, 2001 Eighth Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA 98121, Telephone: (206) 282-7300 Fax: (202) 282-3555 E-mail: http://www.casey.org/ContactUs/EmailUs/[email protected]&officename=Casey%20Family%20%20Programs Web Site: http://www.casey.org

Keywords: Barriers, Child health, Child protection agencies, Child welfare, Families, Foster care, Homelessness, Housing, Initiatives, Socioeconomic factors

Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare . 2017. The impact of housing and homelessness on child well-being . St. Paul, MN: Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare , 44 pp. (Child Welfare CW360° )

Annotation: This issue of CW360° explores the complexity of ensuring access to safe and stable housing and describes the impact that inadequate housing has on families and unaccompanied youth. It presents an overview of housing policy in the U.S.; describes the impact of poverty on housing stability and its correlation to child welfare interventions; explains how research and evidenced-based housing interventions can be incorporated into child welfare practices; and presents strategies to assist leaders, practitioners, and the child welfare workforce in efforts to end homelessness.

Contact: Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare , University of Minnesota School of Social Work , 205 Peters Hall , 1404 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, Telephone: (612) 624-4231 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://cascw.umn.edu/

Keywords: Child welfare, Families, Homelessness, Housing, Initiatives, Youth

American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law. 2011. It's your life. Washington, DC: American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law,

Annotation: This website is geared toward helping adolescents in foster care who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) navigate the child welfare system. The site provides information about harassment, discrimination, and violence; homelessness and running away; health and sexuality; and state-specific resources. A 24-hour hotline is included. The site also adresses common questions, presents stories about LGBTQ adolescents, discusses life after foster care, and provides other related information.

Contact: American Bar Association, Center on Children and the Law, 740 15th Street, N.W., , Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 662-1000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 285-2221 Fax: (202) 662-1755 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.abanet.org/child Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescent sexuality, Child welfare agencies, Children', Discrimination, Foster care, Homelessness, Homosexuality, Runaways, Sexual harassment, Violence, s rights

Aratani Y. 2009. Homeless children and youth: Causes and consequences. New York, NY: National Center for Children in Poverty, 14 pp.

Annotation: This brief discusses the causes and consequences of homelessness in children and adolescents. Topics include who homeless children and adolescents are, contributing factors, the impact of homelessness in children and adolescents, current policies and practices, and key recommendations.

Contact: National Center for Children in Poverty, 215 West 125th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10027, Telephone: (646) 284-9600 Fax: (646) 284-9623 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nccp.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Child welfare, Children, Economic factors, Education, Families, Health, Homelessness, Housing, Housing programs, Legislation, Mental health, Public policy, Violence

DC Action for Children. 1999-. What's in it for kids?: A budget and program analysis for the District of Columbia FY 20__. Washington, DC: DC Action for Children, annual.

Annotation: This report discusses the fiscal year budget for the District of Columbia, emphasizing the funding available for programs to benefit children, youth, and families. The report begins with background information including a historical timeline on the budget process. It explains how to advocate for children, youth, and families. Subsequent chapters provide detailed information on programs and budget in the following areas: welfare and other government benefit programs, child welfare, early childhood development, juvenile delinquency and crime prevention, homelessness, recreation, maternal and child health, mental health, the Children and Youth Investment Fund, and the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund. A glossary, a list of city government officials and agencies, and a list of other important addresses and phone numbers are included at the end.

Contact: DC Action for Children, 1616 P Street, N.W., Suite 420, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 234-9404 Fax: (202) 234-9108 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.dcactionforchildren.org/ Price unknown.

Keywords: Advocacy, Budgets, Budgets, Child health, Child welfare, Children, City agencies, District of Columbia, Early childhood development, Families, Homelessness, Juvenile delinquency, Maternal health, Mental health, Prevention, Program evaluation, Recreation, Tobacco, Welfare programs, Youth