Finding homeless students is a challenge, as are resources and red tape. The new federal education law includes new mandates and some extra money to assist districts in helping more students.
Housing
A Decade Out From The Mortgage Crisis, Former Homeowners Still Grasp For Stability
With ruined credit ratings atop financial loss, two ex-homeowners tell their story in the mortgage meltdown aftermath. They’re wary of jumping back into the market, even if that likelihood is far off.
Report: Skagway business leaders optimistic about economy, concerned about housing
Skagway business owners are more optimistic about the economy than their peers in Southeast Alaska. But they’re less enthusiastic about the benefits of living in their community and housing costs are a more severe obstacle.
Juneau breaks ground on its new homeless housing initiative
More than 100 people crowded into a warehouse in Juneau to celebrate the groundbreaking of a House First facility designed to get the area’s most vulnerable homeless off the streets.
Healing on hold: Waiting for subsidized housing in Juneau
For those looking for subsidized units, the wait can feel extremely long, especially when your family is on the brink of homelessness.
As A Guerrilla Movement, Tiny Homes May Emerge As Alternative To Shelters
Tiny homes are a growing solution to homeless veterans and vulnerable youth, especially those who identify as LGBTQ. But the movement faces challenges from regulations and neighbors across the nation.