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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
  • 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
  • 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

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

Community Spotlight: The REACH Center

A coordinated network of support is critical for addressing the needs of the nearly 40,000...
  • Education
  • Families
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Students
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: June 21, 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
  • 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
  • Article

2024 Legislative Update: Making progress during the short session

We’ve been hard at work on our legislative priorities. Because it’s a short session, February...
  • Education
  • Health
  • Housing Crisis
  • Families
  • Homeless Student Stability Program
  • Maternal Health
  • Policy
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: February 23, 2024
  • Training
  • Video

2021-2023 Response to Student Homelessness Training Series

In 2021-2023 with support from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Building Changes...
  • Education
  • Families
  • Students
  • Youth/Young Adults

Publish Date: January 11, 2024
  • Other

Building Changes 2024 Legislative Agenda

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

Publish Date: December 8, 2023

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