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Designating November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month

The US Senate designated November 2023 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. This resolution aims to highlight the severe social issue affecting over a million students and encourages citizens, organizations, and governments to intensify support efforts. While it introduces no new direct benefits, its goal is to boost awareness and support for programs helping young people overcome homelessness and improve their educational outcomes.
Key points
Official Recognition: November 2023 was designated as the month dedicated to raising awareness of child and youth homelessness.
Support for Aid Efforts: Businesses, governments, organizations, and volunteers are encouraged to continue and intensify their efforts to prevent homelessness and assist those in need.
Highlighting Consequences: The document emphasizes that homelessness increases the risk of health issues, educational difficulties, and suicidal risk among young individuals.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
Print number: SRES 479
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2023-11-29