Approximately 1.7 million young people call the streets home every year.
Children under 18 accounted for 39% of the homeless population.
Of that number, approximately 42% were younger than age 5.
Approximately 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBT.
Every year, approximately 5,000 homeless young people will die because of assault, illness, or suicide while trying to survive.
More resources need to be made to address the issue of homelessness and provide safe options that are sensitive to the needs youth and LGBTQ youth