Support our state policy priorities.
Having a stable home provides us with a foundation for good health, quality education, and success in life. That’s why Building Changes pushes for equitable responses to homelessness and works statewide to ensure that children, youth, and families can get the support they need to maintain housing stability and to thrive. Our 2025 legislative agenda reflects a thoughtful and strategic approach to addressing pressing issues affecting our entire community.
Our 2025 Legislative Priorities
Washington Youth & Families Fund (WYFF)
Invest an ongoing $1 million to existing funding in WYFF to sustain support for youth and families experiencing homelessness using racially equitable and trauma-informed strategies.
Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP)
Invest an ongoing $2.6 million to existing funding in HSSP to sustain support for students and families experiencing homelessness.
Empowering Unaccompanied Youth
Address outdated state policies that limit an unaccompanied young person’s ability to avoid being detained long term in a detention facility without access to a court hearing and expand the options and resources available to youth and families.
Partner Support
Continue to support our partners’ work in education, health, housing, and racial equity.
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