Learning Center - Homelessness
The learning center is a collection of resources about issues facing young people and how our community can respond. You can use this collection to educate yourself on the issues as well as learn more about how organizations like Second Story are making an impact.
News Clip: “Gaps in social services are leaving homeless youth with ‘no good choice'”
The story originally appeared in Teen Vogue and on the Center for Public Integrity website and sheds light on the struggles many young people face when navigating homelessness and an under-funded U.S. system.
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Voices from our Programs: Meet Alexis
Meet Alexis! Alexis participated in Second Story for Young Mothers at a challenging moment in her life. Now she shares her inspirational second story.
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Hunger and Homelessness in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Government provides as summary of relevant statistics related to homelessness and hunger in one of the wealthiest counties in the country. It's statistics like these that demonstrate why Second Story's programs are so essential.
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Homelessness increases regionally
According to Fairfax County Government’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, “the number of people in families with children experiencing homelessness increased by 33% between 2022 and 2023." Learn more.
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Learning Series: Youth Homelessness in Fairfax County
Hear directly from the FCPS Homeless & Foster Care Liaison and Second Story CEO about youth homelessness in Fairfax County.
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Podcast: Domestic Violence
This episode of Second Story's podcasts we talk to Angel, Second Story's program manager for Second Story for Homeless Youth, about how abuse affects specifically young women and their greater circle – their futures, dreams, children, and mental health.
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