We build lasting change for children, youth, and families across Washington.
By centering communities, shaping systems, and prioritizing prevention, we’re changing the way homelessness is addressed statewide. Too many families—especially families of color—are forced to navigate systems that are fragmented and inequitable. We work with public and private partners to break down barriers and find solutions that help more people.
Advocacy
We advocate boldly for policies and investments that prevent homelessness, reduce disparities, and center lived experience.
- Advancing the Homeless Student Stability Program
The Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP) strengthens educational outcomes for students experiencing homelessness by providing critical support and resources to schools, districts, and families across Washington State. - Supporting Diversion
Building Changes has advanced the practice of diversion, an innovative prevention strategy that empowers people to resolve their housing crises quickly, safely, and permanently. Our Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) is expanding this approach for young people exiting systems of care. - Increasing Funding and Advancing Legislation
Building Changes works to increase funding and pass legislation that helps young people and families, including securing sustained statewide Diversion funding, extending the eviction moratorium during the pandemic, supporting educational equity for youth in foster care or experiencing homelessness, and expanding maternal health supports.
Research
We leverage research and data to show what’s working, explain why it matters, and guide smarter systems that keep families housed.
- Finding Solutions for Students Experiencing Homelessness in Washington’s K–12 Public Schools
Building Changes has provided data-driven insights and actionable solutions to support Washington’s K-12 students experiencing homelessness, fostering equitable opportunities for academic success. - Producing Local Data and Outcomes Dashboards: Student Homelessness in Washington’s K-12 Public Schools
Building Changes’ interactive dashboards provide detailed data on student homelessness in Washington’s K-12 schools, empowering communities and policymakers to act on local insights, not just statewide trends. - Developing a Menu of Strategies: Research-Based Practices for Supporting Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Building Changes has developed research-based practices and recommendations to help schools and districts support students and families experiencing homelessness, grounded in equity and lived expertise, helping schools and districts prevent homelessness and improve outcomes.
Evaluation
We test and evaluate innovative, community-driven strategies to ensure they deliver lasting impact. By learning what works and sharing it widely, we help scale proven solutions across Washington.
- Understanding Students Experiencing Homelessness in Washington’s K–12 Public Schools
Building Changes has provided data-driven insights and actionable solutions to support Washington’s K-12 students experiencing homelessness, fostering equitable opportunities for academic success. - Advancing the Washington Youth & Families Fund
Our leadership and administration of the Washington Youth & Families Fund has resulted in the investment of additional public and private dollars towards innovative housing interventions and strategies that support youth and families experiencing homelessness. To date, we have awarded $66.675M in funding to 130 grantees—including tribes and community-based organizations—helping scale equitable prevention and housing solutions statewide.
Our Statewide Grantmaking
Explore awards we’ve granted by county through our various programs.
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