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Background
When Horizons for Homeless Children was founded, we hoped that homelessness among children and families would be a temporary phenomenon. Unfortunately, family homelessness has increased statewide and nationally.
More than 50,000 young children under the age of six will experience homelessness in Massachusetts this year. Nationally, over 500,000 children under the age of six are homeless in the course of a year. More statistics>>
In order to address this growing problem, since 2002 Horizons for Homeless Children has advocated with elected officials and other policymakers at the state and federal levels to improve the lives of homeless children and their families. For further information regarding Horizons for Homeless Children's advocacy efforts and how you can get involved, please contact us at 617.445.1480.
Advocacy News
May 2010
On May 18, Sue Heilman and Kelly Bovio, HHC's new Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, represented Horizons for Homeless Children at a Department of Health and Human Services "Roundtable on Homeless Children" in Washington, DC. The roundtable included participants from the federal government, academia, national advocacy organizations and direct service agencies. It was a historic day, marking the first time the federal government convened an event of this magnitude focusing on the needs of young homeless children. More news>>
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October 2009:
Download the report Bridging the Gap:
More Homeless Children, Less Access to Early Education
and Care
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