Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America: National Estimates

Authors

Morton, M.H., Samuels, G.M., Dworsky, A., Patel, S.

Type
Brief
Year published
2017
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