HUD's current definition of homelessness is missing some of the most vulnerable children.

Homelessness has significant impacts on children.

Nearly 1 million people were evicted from their homes in 2016.

Family Promise volunteers change lives nationwide.

Family Promise engages 200,000 volunteers nationwide.

Any money donated to Family Promise returns $3 in goods and services.

Lack of affordable housing is, by far, the primary cause of families becoming homeless. Manufactured housing is an affordable option for low-and moderate-income families. Family Promise's Partners in Housing program creates a path for families from homelessness to homeownership.

Nearly half of children served by emergency/transitional housing providers in 2015 were age 5 or younger, critical developmental years for building the foundation for future learning, behavior, and health. This map shows the critical need for resources and services nationwide.

Permanent, affordable housing is essential for ending homelessness. It is also the platform from which critical services can be accessed. But the average renter's wage is not keeping up with the national housing wage. Low income families are paying the price in this unrelenting equation--35% of the homeless population in the U.S. is comprised of families with children.

Family Promise addresses family homelessness comprehensively--through prevention, shelter, and stabilization.

This innovative collaboration between Family Promise and PetSmart Charities allows families--including four-legged members--to stay together when they need each other most.

Children experiencing homelessness face extraordinary challenges every day.

In most of America, childcare costs more than in-state college tuition.

Family Promise engages communities nationwide. The cumulative impact is amazing.

The number of school-age homeless children in America continues to rise.

Millions of children's lives in this country are defined by poverty and homelessness.

With no safety net, homelessness can be one misfortune away.

Inadequate incomes have made payday loans a booming business.

Nearly half of America simply can't afford an unexpected expense.