In Summary:
New research from Covenant House and the University of California, Berkeley finds that youth homelessness follows different pathways than adult homelessness and often stems from family conflict, trauma, or instability rather than eviction or job loss. Through hundreds of interviews, young people identified missed opportunities for early support in schools, child welfare systems, and health care settings. Advocates say targeted, youth-specific interventions could significantly reduce homelessness before it becomes chronic.
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