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4.2 million teens and young adults experienced homelessness during 2016 and 2017

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Morton, Matthew H., Amy Dworsky, and Gina M. Samuels. 2017. “Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America. National Estimates,” p. 6. Chicago: Voices of Youth Count and University of Chicago, Chapin Hall. http://voicesofyouthcount.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ChapinHall_VoYC_NationalReport_Final.pdf. Note: Homelessness is defined here as lack of consistent and safe housing. This study captures homelessness broadly including sleeping on the streets, in shelters, running away, being kicked out, and coach surfing.