Mission

The National Center on Family Homelessness is determined to end family homelessness. While sheltering a family provides safe haven, this is only temporary. By addressing the issues that lead to homelessness, families can change their lives forever.

Through research, we learn what families need to rebound from the economic, social, medical and mental health problems that put them on the streets. Through program evaluation, we identify strategies that work.

We use this knowledge to design innovative practices, bring training and technical assistance to community-based shelters and service providers, and improve policy across the nation.

Whether made homeless by economic hardship, domestic violence, the trauma of war, or physical or emotional challenges, these families have lost more than their homes. They've lost their health, safety, and the capacity to support themselves. The children are young; they have witnessed violence in their families and on the streets; they are anxious, depressed, and withdrawn.

Today, they need shelter. To build a life, they need support.

With the power of knowledge, we can end family homelessness and give every child a chance.