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Landlord engagement and maternal health services can impact family homelessness
New Washington Youth & Families Fund grants aim to give families more housing options and help pregnant moms solve their housing crises.
// Read more...Local Philanthropies Commit $1.86 Million to Support Homeless Students in Washington State
Building Changes and Columbia Legal Services will lead new partnership's efforts to help state's 35,000 homeless students.
// Read more...Making employment services more accessible for homeless families
Our new report shares what we are learning through local efforts to connect the workforce and homeless housing systems.
// Read more...'First response' strategy for families gets boost across the state
New Washington Youth & Families Fund grants will strengthen Diversion services statewide for families experiencing homelessness.
// Read more...Detours don’t deter a mom along her path to a stable home
A program supported by Building Changes leaps into action to help a mother secure a steady job and keep her family housed.
// Read more...2016 Legislative Session: Progress and Missed Opportunities
Important bills supporting homeless students and tenants' rights passed, but the Legislature missed an opportunity to invest in family homelessness.
// Read more...Proven strategies that keep families from becoming homeless
In a Seattle Times Op-Ed, Building Changes Executive Director Helen Howell shares encouraging results tied to three specific strategies: Rapid Re-Housing, Supportive Housing and Diversion.
Legislative Updates - March 3, 2016
Washington’s legislative session ends on Thursday, March 10. There’s a lot at stake for young people and families experiencing homelessness.
// Read more...Unleashing the power of data to move more families out of homelessness
Enhanced data analytics help us understand the needs of families facing homelessness—and allow us to advocate more effectively on their behalf.
// Read more...Building Changes allies and aligns with advocates for homeless youth
We are excited to do our part to help build on the growing movement for addressing youth and young adult homelessness in Washington.
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