New national data shows more children and their families are experiencing homelessness in our country and state. Our state's dilemma is that we have proven programs that end homelessness, but their continued longevity is threatened by ongoing State deficits. Programs like the Washington Families Fund, Home Security Fund, and Housing Trust Fund are good for families and good for our economy. 

Building Changes will soon release new data on an emerging subset of "high needs" families served by the Washington Families Fund. These chronically homeless families are a small subset of the total homeless population but the most complicated. The good news is that the data shows we're making progress in stabilizing families who have been homeless an average of ten times:

• Thirty percent more families

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