As the new school year starts, teachers face many challenges. So do children who are dealing with homelessness and poverty. And this couldn’t be truer than for impoverished children who are also in need of special education services. Adults who work with children in poverty and homelessness need to understand how this environment influences academic skill and emotional development, and how it relates to special education needs. That's why we're launching this series by Perry Firth on how homelessness and poverty affect the development of children, and how this can show up in the education system.
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Should Homelessness Be a Crime? Our State Grapples With Its Answer.
Seattle University law professor Sara Rankin shares statistics about the criminalization of homelessness and invites you to join a statewide conversation about it.
StoryCorps Recordings Bring Laughter, Tears, and Inspiration
Our advocacy coordinator reflects on uplifting moments at the "Finding Our Way" recordings in Lynnwood.
Introducing the New Firesteel Website!
We're thrilled to welcome you to the new Firesteel website! In this post we highlight some of our favorite features of the site, including its mobile-friendliness, improved navigation, and expanded advocate resources.
How Storytelling Can Help End Homelessness
Stories can build bridges between people and drive social change. That’s why we’re thrilled to be part of the new initiative "Finding Our Way: Puget Sound Stories About Family Homelessness." This summer, StoryCorps is in Washington recording conversations between people who have been affected by family homelessness.