Every young person deserves a safe place to sleep, supportive adults, and opportunities to thrive. Unfortunately, thousands of youth across the United States experience homelessness or unstable housing each year. Whether they are sleeping on a friend's couch, living in shelters, staying in cars, or surviving on the streets, unhoused youth face challenges that extend far beyond finding their next meal or a safe place to stay. Housing Instability Is a Risk Factor—Not a Cause It

Think about the last time you spent time outside. Maybe you took a walk, played a game, or sat under a tree. Chances are you felt calmer, happier, and more refreshed afterward. Youth need these moments too. Getting young people outside for activities offers more than just fresh air and exercise. It builds strong protective factors that help youth grow into confident, healthy adults. Outdoor experiences also play a key role in preventing substance use by providing positive alt

When parents think about protecting their children, they often think about seat belts, bike helmets, smoke detectors, or learning CPR. These safety measures do not encourage risky behavior—they prepare families to respond during an emergency. Naloxone belongs in that same category. As counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and other illicit opioids continue to increase across the country, youth overdose prevention has become an important part of community health. Parents, care