Federal Policy Update on Child and Youth Homelessness (August 2025)
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About The Webinar
Date & Time Recorded: August 5, 2025 (1:30-2:30 PM Eastern)
As Members of Congress head home for the August recess, schools, early childhood programs, and service providers are left grappling with many funding uncertainties – exacerbated by recent executive actions and looming fall budget deadlines.
Join us for a timely webinar that will provide up-to-date information on critical federal developments impacting children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Topics will include:
1. FY2026 Federal Funding Outlook – The latest on Congressional action on key discretionary programs, including the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program, the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) Program, and other federal programs.
2. Executive Actions – An overview of recent administrative actions, including the withholding of billions in K-12 education funds and abrupt changes to the RHYA application.
3. Budget Reconciliation (H.R. 1) – A breakdown of the most consequential provisions of the newly enacted legislation as it relates to child and youth homelessness.
This webinar is co-hosted with National Network for Youth.
Presenters:
- Barbara Duffield – Executive Director, SchoolHouse Connection
- TJ Lucas – Senior Manager, Federal Policy, SchoolHouse Connection
- Trinady Maddock – Senior Policy Associate, National Network for Youth