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November 2024 Designated National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.

The U.S. Senate designated November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to highlight the growing crisis affecting nearly 1.4 million enrolled students. This resolution aims to boost support for programs helping young people overcome homelessness and related educational and health challenges. Citizens and organizations are encouraged to intensify their awareness and prevention efforts during this month.
Key points
November 2024 is officially designated to raise public awareness about homelessness affecting children and youth across the nation.
The resolution highlights severe consequences of youth homelessness, including high rates of chronic school absence and lower high school graduation rates.
Businesses, governments, and volunteers are encouraged to increase their efforts to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable young people.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_920
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV]
Process start date: 2024-12-03