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Federal Policy Update on Child and Youth Homelessness (April 2026)
Webinar Recorded: April 29, 2026
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About the Webinar
This webinar provides the latest federal policy updates—as of April 29, 2026—related to child, youth, and family homelessness.
We cover:
- The status of FY2027 federal funding for key federal programs
- Updates on federal agency actions, including Runaway and Homeless Youth Act Notice of Funding Opportunities and requests for information at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Updates on federal agency lawsuits
- Opportunities to advance recently introduced legislation on homelessness, higher education, and other key issues
This webinar is co-hosted with National Network for Youth.
Presenters:
- Barbara Duffield – Executive Director, SchoolHouse Connection
- Darla Bardine – Executive Director, National Network for Youth
- Trinady Maddock – Senior Policy Associate, National Network for Youth