Kara will address the growing concern of homelessness in Utah and nationwide, highlighting the alarming increase in family homelessness reported by the Utah Office of Homeless Services in January 2024. She will explore how homelessness affects students—leading to higher absenteeism, food insecurity, suicidal thoughts, poor academic performance, and significantly lower graduation rates. Emphasizing that youth without a high school diploma are at a 346% higher risk of experiencing homelessness in young adulth ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] What if I told you that the most effective health care system doesn't start in a hospital, but it starts in the streets. 12 years ago, between finishing my master's degree and beginning my PhD, I took my kids on a cross-country road trip to California. A sorry mommy's going back to school for a little longer adventure.We explored much of Southern California. During our time in LA, we unexpectedly found ourselves in the heart of Skid Row. Despite my own past expe ...