Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP)

Geographic Scope: Washington State (49 school districts receiving funding)

Overview:
Launched in 2016, the Homeless Student Stability Program provides housing support for homeless students and families, including unaccompanied youth. As the first program of its kind, it uses evidence-based strategies to tackle racial inequities in education and housing through collaboration between housing and education partners.

Focus Areas:

• Housing support for homeless students and families
• Support for unaccompanied youth
• Evidence-based strategies to address racial inequities
• Education-housing partnerships

Impact Data:

• 46,049 homeless students identified statewide (2023-2024 school year)
• 26,209 enrolled in 49 school districts receiving HSSP funding
• 13,210 students (nearly half of those enrolled) directly supported by program funds
• 40% drop in youth homelessness from 2016-2023

Key Populations Served:

• Black, brown, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ youth
• Populations historically underserved by traditional approaches

Requested Funding:

• $2.6 million ongoing allocation requested to sustain successful collaboration between housing and education partners

Eligible Organizations: School districts in Washington State