Remove barriers to educational success
Remove barriers to success for homeless youth
The California Department of Education reports that In the 2023–24 academic year, over 210,000 students in California were identified as experiencing homelessness, accounting for approximately 3.6% of the state's public school enrollment.
Twenty five percent of homeless students experience chronic absenteeism which contributes to lower academic achievement.
Recidivism among juveniles has particularly damaging effects — both for the young people involved and for the broader goals of rehabilitation within the legal system. Unlike adult recidivism, which may focus on deterrence, juvenile recidivism undermines education, social development, and long-term career potential at a formative stage in life.
Improve potential for at risk kids