Youth Economic Justice and Housing Coalition

Too many young people in the District of Columbia experience homelessness without a parent or guardian and go to sleep without the safety, stability and support of a family or a home. The pandemic has further complicated their path to stability.
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Coalition Contact
Contact Name: Rachel White
Email:
rwhite@dckids.org

Who We Are

The Youth Economic Justice and Housing Coalition works to prevent and eradicate youth and family homelessness in the District of Columbia. We advocate for funding, policies, and programs that prevent youth homelessness and improve the outcomes and experiences of youth experiencing homelessness from birth to early adulthood.

Get Involved

Contact Rachel White, Senior Youth Policy Analyst, at rwhite@dckids.org to learn more.

Related Publications

Interested in learning more about the issues and policies impacting children, youth, and families in the District of Columbia? Check out our publications feed to stay up to date on a wide variety of research and data informing our advocacy efforts.

  • Investing in Two Generations: Supporting Expectant and Parenting Youth in the District of Columbia

    September 10, 2026
    Youth Economic Justice

    Young parents in the District of Columbia care deeply about their children, who inspire them to work hard and create a strong future for their families. However, expectant and parenting youth in the District face challenges that differ from both older parents and their non-parenting peers.

    View Investing in Two Generations: Supporting Expectant and Parenting Youth in the District of Columbia
    Policy Brief

  • District Futures After-Action (NE)

    July 28, 2026
    Youth Economic Justice

    On June 17, DC Action launched a community discussion series - District Futures: Guaranteeing Quality Jobs for Youth of Color - with the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) and New Futures, a college and career success organization serving youth across the region.

    View District Futures After-Action (NE)
    Blog Post

  • (A Blog Series) Youth Mental Health in DC: Building a Mental Health System Young People Can Find, Trust, and Stay Connected To

    July 14, 2026
    Youth Economic Justice

    Building a Mental Health System Young People Can Find, Trust, and Stay Connected To

    View (A Blog Series) Youth Mental Health in DC: Building a Mental Health System Young People Can Find, Trust, and Stay Connected To
    Blog Post
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    More than a quarter of D.C. children are now living in poverty

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    DC students have their say about problems in local schools

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