Children's Defense Fund

Sign our open letter to America’s children

John,

107,069 children were homeless on one cold night in January 2019 when the federal government conducted their annual assessment of homelessness in America.

Imagine the fear and insecurity those kids must have felt. The picture gets even worse when you consider that homeless children are more likely to have trouble at school, get sick, and witness violence.

We’ve allowed millions of children to experience the desperation and fear of homelessness each year, even though there are proven solutions to this crisis. It’s time to tell kids living in poverty and homelessness that we have their backs.

Will you sign our letter to America’s children, letting them know you’re always on their side?

If you’ve already signed the letter, thank you! You can help us prove that children are a priority by sharing the letter with your friends and family.

We want to live in a country where no child wonders where they’re going to sleep that night and every child has a safe home to call their own. Thank you for committing to help make that vision a reality.

Gratefully,

Zach Tilly

Policy Associate, housing and child poverty

Children’s Defense Fund

P.S. We’ve been working tirelessly to end child poverty for nearly half a century, thanks to supporters just like you. Make a gift today to ensure we can keep fighting on behalf of kids.