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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Report

Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project: Year 1 Evaluation Report

This report documents evaluation findings from the first year of the Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project...
  • Housing Crisis
  • Diversion
  • Evaluation
  • Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: August 26, 2024
  • Article

No wrong door: How the Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) is helping young people find stability

Who do you turn to in times of crisis? For those fortunate enough, it’s a...
  • Housing Crisis
  • Diversion
  • Evaluation
  • Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: August 26, 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
  • Article

Years of Progress: The Washington Youth & Families Fund in Yakima County

April marks the 20th anniversary of the Washington Youth & Families Fund (WYFF), a vital...
  • Health
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund

Publish Date: April 29, 2024
  • Article

Community, Commitment, Change: Reflections on WYFF’s 20th Anniversary

Driving along Interstate 82, visitors to this fertile river valley are presented with a promise:...
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Washington Youth & Families Fund
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: April 29, 2024
  • Article

Homeless Student Stability Program: A new approach to grantmaking

The first program of its kind in the nation, the Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP)...
  • Education
  • Housing Crisis
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Students

Publish Date: March 27, 2024
  • Brief

Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) Brief

The Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) is a joint project of Building Changes and A...
  • Housing Crisis
  • Diversion
  • Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
  • Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: March 22, 2024

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