Centre for Homelessness Impact’s Post

Please do read this report, which supports many of the recommendations made in our Literacy100 Charter for adults experiencing homelessness: ‘Empowerment Through Literacy’. Next steps alongside Kat’s excellent work should be research into the cognitive processes involved in initial literacy skills acquisition in adults. This would be a groundbreaking piece of work, providing an essential basis for the most effective teaching methods and early literacy curriculum.

Every child should have the opportunity to change their future. The latest NAPLAN results show that for many young Australians, poverty stands in the way. Through no fault of their own, children growing up in disadvantage face daily challenges that can prevent them from achieving all they’re capable of. Despite the resilience and commitment of parents, the contributors to disadvantage are complex, and without the right support at the right time, the effects can be long-term and intergenerational. At The Smith Family, we support children and young people experiencing poverty overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential, by providing long-term support for their learning. We invite you to join our growing community tackling the impacts of poverty. Together, we're empowering young Australians learn today, so they can change their futures tomorrow.

#DidYouKnow Buchanan County, #Virginia, has the 3rd-lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among the state's #Appalachian counties. ➗ Nearly 8 out of every 10 adults (78%) struggle with basic #Math. Buchanan County has one adult numeracy education provider, Southwest Regional Adult Education, in Lebanon, #VA. Many Buchanan County residents face significant barriers that impact educational attainment, including: 🏡 Nearly 1 out of every 5 residents pays more than 50% of their income on #Housing 🥫 Nearly 1 out of every 5 residents relies on #SNAP for #NutritionAssistance 💰 1 out of every 10 residents lives in extreme #Poverty Learn more about adult numeracy and other statistics in VA by checking out our #Infographics #Database: https://lnkd.in/eWtSuTJE #Numeracy #Mathematics #Education #AdultLearning #AdultBasicEducation #ABE #HousingBurden #HealthInsurance #Uninsured #Poverty

Adult education breaks the cycle of poverty. Improving literacy and numeracy helps adults secure better jobs, support their families, and improve their health. It’s not just about skills—it’s about building stronger communities. 💪📚 #AdultEducation #WorkReadyU #LouisianaStrong LCTCS, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Coalition on Adult Basic Education, ALL IN: The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network, CAEL, National Skills Coalition

#DidYouKnow Morgan County, #Tennessee, has the lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy among the state's #Appalachian counties. ➗ Nearly 9 out of every 10 adults (88%) struggle with basic #Math. Morgan County is served by one #AdultLNumeracy provider: Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morgan County, in Wartburg, #TN. Many Morgan County residents face significant barriers that impact educational attainment, including: 💰 More than 1 out of every 5 residents lives in extreme #Poverty 🥫 Nearly 1 out of every 5 residents relies on #SNAP for #NutritionAssistance 🏡 More than 1 out of every 7 residents pays more than 50% of their income on #Housing Learn more about adult numeracy and other statistics in #TN by checking out our #Infographics #Database: https://lnkd.in/eWtSuTJE #Numeracy #Mathematics #Education #AdultLearning #AdultBasicEducation #ABE #HousingBurden #HealthInsurance #Uninsured #Poverty

#DidYouKnow? ➗ Nearly 9 out of every 10 of adults (87.8%) living in Marshall County, #Mississippi, struggle with basic #Math. #APPLIOrg is working to identify #AdultNumeracy education providers serving Marshall County, but has not received responses from any of the organizations we've contacted. Many Marshall County residents face significant barriers that impact educational attainment, including: 💰 Nearly 1 out of every 5 residents lives in extreme #Poverty 🏡 Nearly 1 out of every 5 residents pays more than 50% of their income on #Housing 🥫 More than 1 out of every 9 adults relies on #SNAP for #NutritionAssistance Learn more about adult numeracy and other statistics in Mississippi by checking out our #Infographics #Database: https://lnkd.in/eWtSuTJE #Graduation #AdultBasicEducation #ABE #Mathematics #Addition #Subtraction #Division #AdultEducation #FederalPovertyLevel #FPL

#DidYouKnow? ➗ Nearly 9 out of every 10 of adults (87.8%) living in Marshall County, #Mississippi, struggle with basic #Math. #APPLIOrg is working to identify #AdultNumeracy education providers serving Marshall County, but has not received responses from any of the organizations we've contacted. Many Marshall County residents face significant barriers that impact educational attainment, including: 💰 Nearly 1 out of every 5 residents lives in extreme #Poverty 🏡 Nearly 1 out of every 5 residents pays more than 50% of their income on #Housing 🥫 More than 1 out of every 9 adults relies on #SNAP for #NutritionAssistance Learn more about adult numeracy and other statistics in Mississippi by checking out our #Infographics #Database: https://lnkd.in/etAGxnmE #Graduation #AdultBasicEducation #ABE #Mathematics #Addition #Subtraction #Division #AdultEducation #FederalPovertyLevel #FPL

#DidYouKnow McDowell County, #WestVirginia, has the lowest rate of #AdultNumeracy in the state. ➗ More than 9 out of every 10 adults (91.9%) struggle with basic #Math. #APPLIOrg is working to identify #AdultNumeracy education providers serving McDowell County, but has not received responses from any we've contacted. Many McDowell County residents face significant barriers that impact educational attainment, including: 💰 Nearly 1 out of every 4 residents lives in extreme #Poverty 🏡 Nearly 1 out of every 4 pays more than 50% of their income on #Housing 🏥 Nearly 1 out of every 13 lacks #HealthInsurance. Learn more about adult numeracy and other statistics in #WV by checking out our #Infographics #Database: https://lnkd.in/eWtSuTJE #Numeracy #Mathematics #Education #AdultLearning #AdultBasicEducation #ABE #HousingBurden #HealthInsurance #Uninsured #Poverty

Imagine a world where everyone had access to this basic right. A world where every child could read, every adult could improve their skills, and communities could thrive through education. This is the world we are working towards—where literacy is a stepping stone to breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality. Let’s come together to ensure that every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools they need to write their own story. On this #InternationalLiteracyDay, let’s celebrate the power of words and the endless opportunities that literacy unlocks. #literacyforall #empowerthougheducation #skillsdevelopment #brightfuture #literacydaycelebration #healthybharathappybharat

Did you know that over 185,000 children in England started school last year without the language and literacy skills needed to thrive? 🚸 Poor literacy has lifelong consequences - new research shows that around 106,000 five-year-old's could have met expected literacy levels with the right early support. The economic cost of this literacy gap is estimated at £830 million over their lifetimes. Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are most at risk, with 43,000 of those 106,000 children living in deprived areas. Factors like poverty, lack of resources, and parental struggles with literacy contribute to this divide. National Literacy Trust #earlywordsmatter #literacyforall #nationalliteracytrust #literacy #literacyskills #earlyyears #childdevelopment #raiseawareness #support