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According to a recent study by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago:

• One in 30 youth ages 13 to 17 and one in 10 young adults ages 18 to

25 endure some form of homelessness in the U.S. each year.

• LGBTQ youth are 120% more more likely to experience homelessness

than non-LGBTQ youth.

• Researching, publishing and disseminating a report that measures, scores

and reports on the systems, environment, and laws of all 50 states and D.C. as they relate to youth homelessness.

• The Index looks at 61 metrics in 50 states and District of Columbia,

assigning points up to 100.

• 1. Laws & Policies
• 2. Systems
• 3. Environment

• Surveying the state laws of all 50 states to determine the current laws related to:

○ definitions, ○ diversionary programs, ○ criminalization and status offenses, ○ emancipation, ○ right to contract, ○ health care access, ○ discharge from the juvenile justice system, ○ access to federal benefits, ○ access to public education

• The Index will be updated annually to reflect progress made.
• New criteria will be introduced to further assess states commitments

towards preventing and ending youth homelessness.

• Expect the 2019 State Index Report in late 2019 or early 2020!

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