Richard Davis Jr.
@richardodavisjr.bsky.social
policy analyst, higher education @educationwork.newamerica.org | equity, affordability, and student success | formerly: Today’s Students Coalition + Invest in Louisiana
Student parents are juggling school, caregiving, and work—often while persevering through homelessness.
They deserve more than survival.
This series looks at what change could look like—grounded in data, equity, and lived experience.
They deserve more than survival.
This series looks at what change could look like—grounded in data, equity, and lived experience.
June 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Student parents are juggling school, caregiving, and work—often while persevering through homelessness.
They deserve more than survival.
This series looks at what change could look like—grounded in data, equity, and lived experience.
They deserve more than survival.
This series looks at what change could look like—grounded in data, equity, and lived experience.
3️⃣ Parenting Students at For-Profit Colleges Face the Highest Rates of Homelessness
For-profit colleges enroll 1 in 5 student parents—but they provide fewer supports.
NPSAS data shows they have the highest homelessness rates across institution types.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
For-profit colleges enroll 1 in 5 student parents—but they provide fewer supports.
NPSAS data shows they have the highest homelessness rates across institution types.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
For-Profit Colleges Have the Highest Homelessness Rates for Student Parents
New data shows parenting students at for-profit colleges face the highest homelessness rates. Learn why and what policy changes are needed.
www.newamerica.org
June 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
3️⃣ Parenting Students at For-Profit Colleges Face the Highest Rates of Homelessness
For-profit colleges enroll 1 in 5 student parents—but they provide fewer supports.
NPSAS data shows they have the highest homelessness rates across institution types.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
For-profit colleges enroll 1 in 5 student parents—but they provide fewer supports.
NPSAS data shows they have the highest homelessness rates across institution types.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
2️⃣ Viewing Student Parent Homelessness Through an Equity Lens
Black & Latino student parents face higher homelessness rates than their peers.
And while student fathers experience similar rates to mothers, they’re often left out of support conversations.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Black & Latino student parents face higher homelessness rates than their peers.
And while student fathers experience similar rates to mothers, they’re often left out of support conversations.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Viewing Student Parent Homelessness through an Equity Lens
Homelessness among parenting college students is a growing crisis, with racial disparities and overlooked challenges for student fathers. Policymakers must act to support all student parents.
www.newamerica.org
June 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
2️⃣ Viewing Student Parent Homelessness Through an Equity Lens
Black & Latino student parents face higher homelessness rates than their peers.
And while student fathers experience similar rates to mothers, they’re often left out of support conversations.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Black & Latino student parents face higher homelessness rates than their peers.
And while student fathers experience similar rates to mothers, they’re often left out of support conversations.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
1️⃣ The Harsh Reality of Parenting Student Homelessness
📊 How big is the problem?
🏠 Why stable housing matters for student success
👩👧 What happens when families are left unsupported
This post lays the foundation for the series.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
📊 How big is the problem?
🏠 Why stable housing matters for student success
👩👧 What happens when families are left unsupported
This post lays the foundation for the series.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
The Harsh Reality of Parenting Student Homelessness
Hundreds of thousands of college students with children are experiencing homelessness. Policymakers need to do more to ensure their success.
www.newamerica.org
June 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
1️⃣ The Harsh Reality of Parenting Student Homelessness
📊 How big is the problem?
🏠 Why stable housing matters for student success
👩👧 What happens when families are left unsupported
This post lays the foundation for the series.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
📊 How big is the problem?
🏠 Why stable housing matters for student success
👩👧 What happens when families are left unsupported
This post lays the foundation for the series.
www.newamerica.org/education-po...
Nearly 3 million undergrads in the U.S. are parenting students.
According to 2019–20 NPSAS data, nearly 7%—over 213,000 students—reported experiencing homelessness in the past 30 days.
That number also represents children, partners, & others facing homelessness alongside them.
According to 2019–20 NPSAS data, nearly 7%—over 213,000 students—reported experiencing homelessness in the past 30 days.
That number also represents children, partners, & others facing homelessness alongside them.
June 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Nearly 3 million undergrads in the U.S. are parenting students.
According to 2019–20 NPSAS data, nearly 7%—over 213,000 students—reported experiencing homelessness in the past 30 days.
That number also represents children, partners, & others facing homelessness alongside them.
According to 2019–20 NPSAS data, nearly 7%—over 213,000 students—reported experiencing homelessness in the past 30 days.
That number also represents children, partners, & others facing homelessness alongside them.
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