The latest homelessness data released from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows an 11% decrease in family homelessness in the U.S. between 2024 and 2025. While data showing a decrease in the number of families with children experiencing homelessness is always good news, this data doesn’t tell the full story.
At Family Promise, we know the need is much greater. HUD’s Point-in-Time Count doesn’t capture most families with children who are experiencing homelessness, as many experience homelessness in hidden situations. We have seen firsthand that family homelessness and housing insecurity are, in fact, increasing, as many of Family Promise’s over 170 sites have growing waiting lists and are unable to serve all the families experiencing homelessness in their region. Other federal data from the Department of Education that tracks student homelessness confirms this upward trend.
Early intervention is critical to mitigate the length and severity of homelessness for children, or ideally to prevent it altogether. Many adults experiencing homelessness were first homeless as children. Family Promise is working to break this cycle, and we hope you will join us.
You can start by urging your Members of Congress to cosponsor the bipartisan Homeless Children and Youth Act, which would help more children and families access life-saving assistance and improve federal data.
Visit Family Promise’s Advocacy page to learn more.
