It's What HEAR US Does!
Videos--powerful documentaries based on what families and youth share
Books--children's and adult publications
Presentations--inspiring and informative sessions geared to audiences' needs
Advocacy--blogs, social media, mainstream media, and legislative
Why is it so important?
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Schools need quality materials to help staff identify students experiencing homelessness and understand what challenges the students face. |
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Communities need to better understand the scope of homelessness in their midst to better serve this invisible population. |
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Media need to understand homelessness from the perspective of families and youth experiencing homelessness to better represent this issue. |
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Elected officals and agency personnel need to understand what families and youth experience and need to better serve this forgotten constituency. |