A newly released report from the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools puts new numbers behind a challenge we see every day.

It can look like a teenager staying on a friend’s couch. Moving between relatives. Sharing temporary or overcrowded housing. Living in a motel. Or simply not knowing how long the current living arrangement will last.

This February, during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we are focusing on a cycle that often stays hidden in the shadows: dating abuse. The statistics are a sobering reminder of why our work is so critical. 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a dating partner before they become adults.

In July, Nuvision Credit Union hosted an incredible month-long Back-to-School Drive, collecting everything from brand-new socks and shoes to cozy hoodies. Thanks to their generosity—and yours—local high school students will start the year not only prepared, but feeling confident, cared for, and supported.

We are incredibly honored to be featured in the LA Times / Daily Pilot! A heartfelt thank-you to Matt Szabo for taking the time to share our story and shine a light on the work we do to support at-risk and homeless youth in our community.

Robyne’s Nest has the mental health and wellbeing of our students and local youth as a top priority!