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... estimated 3,000 homeless or housing unstable youth in the state. Homeless youth have trouble attending school (35.5% attending school regularly), maintaining steady employment (only 21% of those of legal working age are currently working). ... biggest needs identified were education, employment, food, and a long-term place to live... data can help in establishing youth homelessness as a priority... <http://www.kidscounsel.org/how-ct-first-ever-homeless-youth-count/> Read story<http://www.kidscounsel.org/how-ct-first-ever-homeless-youth-count/> Read full report<http://www.kidscounsel.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CT-Counts-2015.pdf>