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This Tool Ranks States On How They Treat Homeless Youth

Find out where your home state ranks.

How the FCC Could Harm Homeless LGBTQ Youth

Cutting from a program that helps them have cellphones could take away a literal lifeline.

The Foster Care System in the United States, Explained

At least 437,500 children are in the system, and they deserve our attention.

A Rainbow City Bench Sparked a Viral Conversation About Homeless Exclusion

“When you’re inclusive but still hate the poor.”

This California Café is Training Homeless Teens and Finding Them Housing

Rosebud Coffee is on a mission to empower youth.

This Jewelry Designer Is Helping to Get Homeless People Off the Street

"It's a really big deal and doesn't get highlighted."

I'm 14 and Was Cited for Feeding the Homeless

"I want to help all people, especially those in my community.”

Rapper Cupcakke Just Made Sure an LGBTQ Teen Didn't Become Homeless

She offered to put the person in a hotel, food included.

What It's Like to Get Your Period When You're Experiencing Homelessness

Getting your period can lead to stress, embarrassment, missing meals, and missing opportunities.

People Are Using International Men's Day to Discuss Mental Health

"We need to break the stigma and end the silence."

Why Girl Scouts Is So Important to These Homeless Girls

Troop 6000 is making a real difference.

Runaway Nation: Inside the World of Teen Homelessness

What happens to the 1.7 million teens with no place to go?