Reflections from the Florida Coalition to End Homelessness Conference
Day 1 was an inspiring journey of learning and advocacy!
Plenary with Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown: Amidst the challenges of poverty, homelessness, and rising injustices, we were reminded that healing and joy are essential to sustaining progress in housing justice.
Sessions that stood out:
➡ Adultism Disrupted: Empowering youth as true collaborators to challenge biases and build equity.
➡ From Integration to Inclusion: Moving beyond the table to truly support youth with lived homelessness experiences.
➡ Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program: Lessons from Central Florida’s transformative 6-year journey.
➡ Vulnerability and Exploitation: Insights into the intersections of homelessness, violence, and trafficking among youth.
Key Takeaways:
Self-care is vital. Share your story. Advocate. Respect every voice. Change the energy in the room. Keep going. Together, we can create housing solutions that are inclusive, equitable, and transformative.