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  • Article

Reimagining How We Use Data to Address Student Homelessness

During a recent panel discussion, education and policy experts gathered to reflect on Building Changes’...
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Evaluation
  • Students

Publish Date: April 28, 2025
  • Report

Students Experiencing Homelessness in Washington’s K–12 Public Schools: 2016-2023 Trends, Characteristics, and Academic Outcomes

The number of students experiencing homelessness in Washington has reached its highest level ever recorded....
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Data Analysis
  • Policy
  • Students
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: April 3, 2025
  • Other

Building Changes 2025 Legislative Agenda

Building Changes advances equitable responses to housing crises that impact children, youth, and families, with...
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Policy
  • Students
  • Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: October 20, 2024
  • Article

Transformative strategies guide new statewide grants

Building Changes is excited to announce transformative new strategies and partnerships to improve the well-being...
  • Health
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Flexible Funding
  • Racial Equity
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: July 30, 2024

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The future of McKinney-Vento is at risk—and so are thousands of Washington students

Right now, more than 1.4 million children and youth across the U.S.—including more than 42,000...
  • Education
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Policy
  • Students

Publish Date: July 10, 2025
  • Article

Reimagining How We Use Data to Address Student Homelessness

During a recent panel discussion, education and policy experts gathered to reflect on Building Changes’...
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Evaluation
  • Students

Publish Date: April 28, 2025
  • Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: Building Lasting Connections with Partners in Spokane

This month, Building Changes spent meaningful time in Spokane, deepening relationships with local partners and...
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund

Publish Date: April 28, 2025
  • Training

Know Your Rights: ICE in Schools Training

This training is designed for school support staff, McKinney-Vento liaisons, and community-based organizations working with...
  • Education
  • Students

Publish Date: April 22, 2025
  • Report

Students Experiencing Homelessness in Washington’s K–12 Public Schools: 2016-2023 Trends, Characteristics, and Academic Outcomes

The number of students experiencing homelessness in Washington has reached its highest level ever recorded....
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Data Analysis
  • Policy
  • Students
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: April 3, 2025
  • Other

Fighting for housing justice – 2025 legislative update

March 6 marks the 53rd day of the legislative session, the exact midpoint of the regular session....
  • Housing Crisis
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund

Publish Date: March 6, 2025
  • Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: Strength in Community on Whidbey Island

Last week, under the bright Whidbey Island sun, Building Changes had the privilege of gathering...
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund

Publish Date: February 19, 2025
  • Article

2025 Legislative Update: Bills to watch, upcoming advocacy days

February 11th marked day 30 of the state legislative session, and almost 1,000 bills have been...
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Policy
  • Students
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: February 18, 2025
  • Other

Homeless Student Stability Program – Monthly Newsletters

If you support students and families experiencing housing instability in Washington state, this newsletter is...
  • Education
  • Families
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Students

Publish Date: January 23, 2025
  • Brief

Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP): 2025 Policy Brief

In the 2025 state legislative session, Building Changes is advocating for an ongoing $2.6 million...
  • Education
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Policy
  • Students

Publish Date: January 14, 2025
  • Brief

Washington Youth and Families Fund (WYFF): 2025 Policy Brief

Building Changes administers the Washington Youth & Families Fund (WYFF), awarding grants to nonprofit organizations...
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Policy
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: January 14, 2025
  • Dashboard

Local Data and Outcomes Dashboards: Student Homelessness in Washington’s K-12 Public Schools

These dashboards provide data on the characteristics and outcomes of students experiencing homelessness during the...
  • Education
  • Data Analysis
  • Students
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: January 10, 2025
  • Article

Forging a new path in the new year

On a recent trip east of the mountains, I had the chance to speak with...
  • Housing Crisis

Publish Date: January 7, 2025
  • Article

Why our state needs the Washington Youth & Families Fund now more than ever

This year, communities across our state celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Washington Youth &...
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: December 10, 2024
  • Other

Building Changes 2025 Legislative Agenda

Building Changes advances equitable responses to housing crises that impact children, youth, and families, with...
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Policy
  • Students
  • Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: October 20, 2024

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