Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America: National Estimates
Type
Year published
Accession number
25517
Title
Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America: National Estimates
Series
Research-to-Impact Briefs
Organization
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
Abstract
This is the first in a series of Research-to-Impact briefs by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago on understanding and addressing youth homelessness. This brief provides information from the Voices of Youth Count national survey on unaccompanied youth homelessness in America. The study captures youth homelessness broadly, including sleeping on the streets, in shelters, running away, being kicked out, and couch surfing. Overall, findings show 1 in 10 young adults ages 18 to 25, and at least 1 in 30 adolescents ages 13 to 17, experience some form of homelessness unaccompanied by a parent or guardian over the course of a year. In this brief, the researchers outline key findings and recommendations on how all young people can reach their full potential and contribute to stronger communities and economies across the country. (author abstract modified)
Availability details
Available for free download on the Voices of Youth Count website at: http://voicesofyouthcount.org/brief/national-estimates-of-youth-homeles…