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SchoolHouse Connection

@schoolhouseconn

National non-profit overcoming #homelessness through early care and education. Join our Slack Community ➡️ bit.ly/SHC-slack Our Leader: @duffieldbarbara

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Morgan Lea Daniels, LMSW (@r2schoolsw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you hoping to begin your postsecondary education in 2026 and you’ve also experienced #homelessness? 📣 Apply to SchoolHouse Connection's Scholarship Program! They offer a $2,500 award, 1-on-1 support + mentorship, 3 all-expenses-paid trips, and more. ✍️➡️ SchoolHouseConnection.org/Scholarship

Tracie Chauvin, LSCSW (@mrschauvinsw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Emporia State Univ. leading College 101 for our Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools McKinney-Vento Seniors! So grateful for the support and partnership to ensure that all of our scholars are set up for success. #BetterEveryDay #Resilience SchoolHouse Connection

<a href="/emporiastate/">Emporia State Univ.</a> leading College 101 for our <a href="/kckschools/">Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools</a> McKinney-Vento Seniors! So grateful for the support and partnership to ensure that all of our scholars are set up for success. 

#BetterEveryDay #Resilience <a href="/SchoolHouseConn/">SchoolHouse Connection</a>
Bill Tibbitts (@bill_tibbitts) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New report from SchoolHouse Connection shows that 3,666 infants and toddlers were homeless in Utah during the most recent year data is available. schoolhouseconnection.org/article/infant…

New report from <a href="/SchoolHouseConn/">SchoolHouse Connection</a> shows that 3,666 infants and toddlers were homeless in Utah during the most recent year data is available.  schoolhouseconnection.org/article/infant…
HarvardCenter (@harvardcenter) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Earlier this week, we brought together an incredible group to discuss the importance of safe, stable housing for early childhood development and lifelong health. Learn more about infant & toddler homelessness in @schoolhouseconn's new report: bit.ly/4cYv6C5

Earlier this week, we brought together an incredible group to discuss the importance of safe, stable housing for early childhood development and lifelong health. Learn more about infant &amp; toddler homelessness in @schoolhouseconn's new report: bit.ly/4cYv6C5
Raising Illinois (@raisingillinois) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new report from SchoolHouse Connection displays that 3.2% of infants & toddlers in IL experience homelessness. Read what Illinois Early Childhood Policy at Start Early is doing with University of Illinois Chicago Chicago Center for Research on Women & Gender, & Chicago Coaltion to end Homelessness to reduce reduce these numbers in IL: bit.ly/4lWYVaf

A new report from <a href="/SchoolHouseConn/">SchoolHouse Connection</a> displays that 3.2% of infants &amp; toddlers in IL experience homelessness. Read what <a href="/EarlyEdIL/">Illinois Early Childhood Policy at Start Early</a> is doing with <a href="/thisisUIC/">University of Illinois Chicago</a> Chicago Center for Research on Women &amp; Gender, &amp; <a href="/ChiHomeless/">Chicago Coaltion to end Homelessness</a> to reduce reduce these numbers in IL: bit.ly/4lWYVaf
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🚨 Webinar TOMORROW 1 PM Eastern – Federal Policy Updates on Child & Youth Homelessness! bit.ly/3GCMqAM Learn: - What’s in the latest budget proposals from Congress - How new federal policies could impact your work - Practical steps to advocate with legislators

🚨 Webinar TOMORROW <a href="/1/">1</a> PM Eastern – Federal Policy Updates on Child &amp; Youth Homelessness! bit.ly/3GCMqAM 

Learn:
- What’s in the latest budget proposals from Congress 
- How new federal policies could impact your work 
- Practical steps to advocate with legislators
SchoolHouse Connection (@schoolhouseconn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎓 Only 1 Month Left to Apply! Don’t miss the opportunity to apply (or help a student apply) for the SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship — a life-changing program for students who have experienced homelessness. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: June 2, 2025 📲 More info: bit.ly/4ft67qf

🎓 Only 1 Month Left to Apply! Don’t miss the opportunity to apply (or help a student apply) for the <a href="/SchoolHouseConn/">SchoolHouse Connection</a> Scholarship — a life-changing program for students who have experienced homelessness.

🗓️ Deadline to apply: June 2, 2025
📲 More info: bit.ly/4ft67qf
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⏰ Two deadlines are FASTapproaching for your members of Congress to sign the bipartisan Dear Colleague Letter supporting FY2026 funding for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) and Runaway & Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) programs! Use this: bit.ly/4jMSWDC

⏰ Two deadlines are FASTapproaching for your members of Congress to sign the bipartisan Dear Colleague Letter supporting FY2026 funding for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) and Runaway &amp; Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) programs! Use this: bit.ly/4jMSWDC
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The President’s FY26 budget appears to repeal the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program through consolidation, removing targeted protections for homeless students. Urge Congress to sign the Dear Colleague Letter & protect funding! Use this: bit.ly/4jMSWDC

The President’s FY26 budget appears to repeal the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program through consolidation, removing targeted protections for homeless students. Urge Congress to sign the Dear Colleague Letter &amp; protect funding! Use this: bit.ly/4jMSWDC
Saul Zaentz Foundation™ (@saulzaentz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Child and family homelessness is surging—both in shelters and among those visibly homeless. +16% in 2023 +39% in 2024 More infants and toddlers are experiencing #homelessness—and fewer are getting help. 📈 Explore SchoolHouse Connection's new national report: bit.ly/43sRGQQ

Child and family homelessness is surging—both in shelters and among those visibly homeless.
+16% in 2023
+39% in 2024
More infants and toddlers are experiencing #homelessness—and fewer are getting help.
📈 Explore <a href="/SchoolHouseConn/">SchoolHouse Connection</a>'s new national report: bit.ly/43sRGQQ
Attendance Works (@attendanceworks) 's Twitter Profile Photo

More than 1.2M students experienced homelessness in the 2022–23 school year. Explore 10 strategies to support their attendance, developed by Attendance Works and SchoolHouse Connection: 🔗 docs.google.com/document/d/1ZU…

More than 1.2M students experienced homelessness in the 2022–23 school year. Explore 10 strategies to support their attendance, developed by <a href="/attendanceworks/">Attendance Works</a> and <a href="/SchoolHouseConn/">SchoolHouse Connection</a>:
 🔗 docs.google.com/document/d/1ZU…
SchoolHouse Connection (@schoolhouseconn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is critical that Members of Congress hear from constituents like you to protect FY26 funding for homeless students. Urge them to sign the bipartisan Dear Colleague Letter circulating in both chambers bit.ly/4jMSWDC ⏰ House deadline to sign on is TODAY!

It is critical that Members of Congress hear from constituents like you to protect FY26 funding for homeless students. Urge them to sign the bipartisan Dear Colleague Letter circulating in both chambers bit.ly/4jMSWDC  ⏰ House deadline to sign on is TODAY!
Project HOPE-VA (@projecthope_va) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If #McKinneyVento funding is cut, students experiencing homelessness could lose access to education, stability & opportunity. Hear why this matters from SchoolHouse Connection’s Barbara Duffield on our podcast—full episode coming soon. For policy updates visit: ecs.page.link/ErqGa

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We’re hiring! Manager, Scholar Support (YLS) Are you a compassionate, trauma-informed social worker or counselor ready to make a real impact in the lives of youth with lived experience of homelessness? 📍 Remote | $65K–$70K | Apply by June 9 👉 bit.ly/4kdm8DO

We’re hiring! Manager, Scholar Support (YLS)

Are you a compassionate, trauma-informed social worker or counselor ready to make a real impact in the lives of youth with lived experience of homelessness?

📍 Remote | $65K–$70K | Apply by June 9 👉 bit.ly/4kdm8DO
SchoolHouse Connection (@schoolhouseconn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New fed data show a 28% increase in FAFSA completions among homeless youth & 9% among foster youth in 2023–24—highlighting early impacts of the FAFSA Simplification Act. Learn about key findings, the role of liaisons, & what’s needed to sustain momentum. bit.ly/4jf2uWQ

New fed data show a 28% increase in FAFSA completions among homeless youth &amp; 9% among foster youth in 2023–24—highlighting early impacts of the FAFSA Simplification Act. Learn about key findings, the role of liaisons, &amp; what’s needed to sustain momentum. bit.ly/4jf2uWQ
Project HOPE-VA (@projecthope_va) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎙️New episode! Ep. 5 of the Project HOPE-VA Podcast features Barbara Duffield of SchoolHouse Connection on how McKinney-Vento stories can drive change in homeless education. Tune in now: spoti.fi/3Hf1h4B #ProjectHOPEVA #McKinneyVento

Raising Illinois (@raisingillinois) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Take time to read the sobering data in the new report on homelessness among children three and under in each of the 50 states. Prepared by @schoolhouseconn and @UMichPoverty, it names a real crisis to address for our littlest learners. Read more: bit.ly/3ZeClk0

Take time to read the sobering data in the new report on homelessness among children three and under in each of the 50 states. Prepared by @schoolhouseconn and @UMichPoverty, it names a real crisis to address for our littlest learners. Read more: bit.ly/3ZeClk0
Raising Illinois (@raisingillinois) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lea los serios datos sobre la falta de vivienda entre los niños de tres años o menos en cada uno de los 50 estados. Elaborado por @schoolhouseconn y @UMichPoverty, nombra una crisis real que hay que abordar para nuestros alumnos más pequeños. Más info: bit.ly/3ZeClk0

Lea los serios datos sobre la falta de vivienda entre los niños de tres años o menos en cada uno de los 50 estados. Elaborado por @schoolhouseconn y @UMichPoverty, nombra una crisis real que hay que abordar para nuestros alumnos más pequeños. Más info: bit.ly/3ZeClk0
Raikes Foundation (@raikesfdn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Support for youth experiencing homelessness is at risk. Congress is considering budget proposals that would ❌Cut healthcare, food & education aid ❌Eliminate dedicated funding for homeless students More from SchoolHouse Connection: schoolhouseconnection.org/article/2025-f… #Homelessness #budget2026