Jay Unick featured in Baltimore Sun discussing Maryland’s surge in Homeless students.
The Baltimore Sun recently reported that the number of homeless students in our state has risen by 24% over the past six years—a staggering increase driven by rising rents and improved efforts to identify unhoused youth.
Our own Dr. Jay Unick, Principal Investigator at YouthREACH MD and faculty member at UMSSW, was interviewed for the article, offering this powerful insight:
“It’s hard to overstate how devastating not having a secure residence is for a kid.”
The article illuminates the multifaceted impact of housing insecurity on young people’s well-being and educational success, and it underscores the critical need for coordinated community and policy responses.
We encourage you to read the full article for deeper insight:
Maryland homeless students increase by a quarter in past 6 years – The Baltimore Sun