Early care and education can break the cycle of homelessness
SchoolHouse Connection works to overcome homelessness, from prenatal to postsecondary, through strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with youth, families, schools, early childhood programs, institutions of higher education, and service providers.
Change must be rooted in the experiences of local communities. We listen and learn, then advocate and implement. This approach has contributed to measurable progress at the state and federal level, from removing barriers to early care and education to increasing resources for services and support.
Laws and policies that aren’t implemented won’t help the children and youth who desperately need them. Through tools, training, and convenings, we help early childhood programs, schools, and communities identify and support children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness.
Young people are the experts on their experiences, needs and strengths. We involve youth in all areas of our work, providing opportunities for advocacy and public education. We also support the transition of young people from high school through postsecondary and into the workforce through our Youth Leadership and Scholarship program.