Students in Transition

Rates of homelessness in the United States among children and youth are higher today than at any point since data has been collected on homelessness. Wake County Public School System has seen an increase in the number of students experiencing homelessness over the last few years.

Total # of Students Identified

2019-2020     4,527
2018-2019     4,365
2017-2018     3,989
2016-2017     3,465
2015-2016     2,940
2014-2015     2,736

Data for NC can be found at the NC Homeless Education Profile Page.

Why do families experience homelessness?

Homelessness is often thought of as something that only happens to people with particular traits, habits, or economic standing, but it impacts people from all backgrounds. Consider the following: lack of affordable housing, job loss, serious illness/accident, natural disaster, significant life changes, child and youth abuse and domestic violence are among some of the reasons for a loss of housing.