Designating November 2025 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.
Summary
Senate Resolution 538 designates November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the increasing rates of homelessness among children and youth in the United States. It emphasizes the challenges faced by this population, including educational disparities, health risks, and involvement in child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Expected Effects
The resolution aims to raise awareness and encourage support for programs addressing homelessness among children and youth. It calls upon businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to intensify their efforts. The designation serves as a focal point for advocacy and resource mobilization.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of the issue of homeless children and youth.
- Potential for greater support for effective programs.
- Encouragement for businesses, governments, and organizations to address the issue.
- Focus on the needs of a vulnerable population.
- Heightened attention to the causes and potential solutions for child and youth homelessness.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate funding or create new programs.
- Its effectiveness depends on the actions of external entities.
- Awareness months can sometimes be symbolic without leading to concrete change.
- The resolution does not address the root causes of homelessness directly.
- Potential for the issue to be overshadowed by other concerns.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble. While the Constitution does not explicitly address homelessness, the resolution's focus on vulnerable populations and the encouragement of support services indirectly supports these principles. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).