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Ties Between Housing and Educational Outcomes

September 24, 2021

Research Relating to Housing, Homelessness, and the Education of Children

There is substantial research demonstrating the negative effect of homelessness on the academic development of children. Below are current research reports and analysis that helps…
Blog Post / May 20, 2019

Report: Eliminating Barriers to Postsecondary Success

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) with support from the Kresge Foundation created a report featuring the incredible work Housing Authoritys and Education partners…
In the News / September 7, 2017

How Housing Authorities Can Shape School Outcomes

Mimi Kirk | Citylab
Barden had heard about a Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) initiative, the McCarver Elementary School Housing Assistance Program, that provides rental assistance to homeless families with…

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