Homeless Youth Legal Network

HYLN is housed under the ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty. Check out and follow the Commission’s new Twitter—@ABA_CHP

A recent article examined the connection between sexual violence and homelessness. Read it here: jconline.com/story/opinion/…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours session on July 15, from 3:30-5pm. Office Hours provides a space to ask common questions and get information regarding topics like access to education, youth shelter, housing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 from 2-5pm (with a reception to follow) for a World Congress event on "Structural Violence Against Children in the U.S. – Strategies for 2025 and Beyond" at Baker McKenzie in DC. Register to attend here: bakerxchange.com/s/9c40018cac33…

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 from 2-5pm (with a reception to follow) for a World Congress event on "Structural Violence Against Children in the U.S. – Strategies for 2025 and Beyond" at @bakermckenzie in DC. Register to attend here: bakerxchange.com/s/9c40018cac33…

The application deadline for the ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty’s 2025 Curtin Fellowship is fast approaching (March 28)! This fellowship provides $3,500 to 3 law students. Application and more information found here: americanbar.org/groups/public_…

Join @ABA_CHP and @homeless_law for an upcoming Office Hours. Ask common questions about access to education, youth shelter and housing, youth homelessness policy, youth engagement and compensation, and current federal responses.

Join @RESULTS_Tweets, @splcenter, and @ABA_CHP on March 18 at 8pm for a workshop to demystify the public comment process. Understand what the public comment process is about & why public comments are important to making rules and regulations. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us on March 4 at 2pm for a conversation on the undeniable link between housing stability and health and how the healthcare system can address housing precarity, prevent homelessness, and improve health outcomes of whole communities. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Taxes can be intimidating for young people, but avoiding them can prevent a secure financial future. Join CHP and the Youth Compensation Workgroup for "Understanding Taxes for a Secure Financial Future" on Tuesday, February 11th from 1:00-2:30 PM EST. youthcollaboratory.org/tax

Lawyers are uniquely positioned to play the roles of advocate, problem solver, and systems navigator for youth experiencing homelessness. Connect with lawyers and other advocates by joining the Homeless Youth Legal Network listserv - email [email protected] to join.

Remember to join us on Wednesday for "Housing is Health Justice: What’s At Stake and What To Prioritize in 2025." This webinar will identify policies to advance housing/health justice, prevent homelessness through a public health perspective, and more. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us on January 29 for "Housing is Health Justice: What’s At Stake and What To Prioritize in 2025." This webinar will identify policies to advance housing/health justice, prevent homelessness through a public health perspective, and more. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Millions of young people experience homelessness nationwide. It doesn't have to be this way. In Washington, 10,000 fewer young people experience homelessness today, a 40% drop in 6 years. HYLN can help connect youth with legal professionals when needed. youthhomelessnessindex.org/legal-help/

Join @ABACCL's upcoming webinar, "Debunking the Child Welfare System's 'Safety Concerns' by offering Families Real Solutions" on January 22 at 3pm EST. Registration is now open: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Registration Now Open for the 2025 National Summit on Youth Homelessness & Hill Day! Join @nn4youth and CHP on Feb 27-28, 2025, in Washington, D.C. or virtually to connect, learn, and advocate for youth experiencing homelessness. Register now: nn4youth.org/summit2025/reg…

Housing is critical to health. On 3/4, @aboutKP @HealthBegins @National_MLP @NLSLA @ABA_CHP & @RESULTS_tweets will host a fireside chat to discuss the why, the how, and the need for more investment in medical-legal partnerships. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Housing is Health Justice webinar is being postponed to January 29. If you already registered, you should receive an updated link to join. Thank you for understanding. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We are making the case for housing as health. Join @ABA_CHP @aboutKP @HealthBegins @National_MLP @NLSLA & @RESULTS_tweets on 1/15 to learn how Kaiser Permanente built #upstream access to legal aid to prevent eviction & housing instability. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

CHP is happy to share that @homeless_law has new resources available that detail how unhoused youths and young adults can access mental health care. Both resources are available for download on the Youth Homelessness Index website, youthhomelessnessindex.org.

Join CHP on January 8 at 1pm for "Housing is Health Justice: What’s At Stake and What To Prioritize in 2025." This webinar will identify policies to advance housing/health justice, prevent homelessness through a public health perspective, and more. americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…