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About the Webinar

This webinar provides the latest federal policy updates related to child, youth, and family homelessness (as of February 5, 2026).

We cover:

• The current status of federal funding for education, early childhood, homelessness, and housing programs
• The status of litigation related to homelessness, child care, and education
• Federal agency actions, including the plan to transfer federal education programs to the U.S.Department of Labor
• The outlook for federal policy more broadly in 2026

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
• TJ Lucas – Senior Manager, Federal Policy, SchoolHouse Connection
• Trinady Maddock – Senior Policy Associate, National Network for Youth