Uncounted and Underserved: Housing Data and Programs Overlook Pregnant and Parenting Families

The Federal housing landscape does not currently service, prioritize, or collect data on pregnant and postpartum families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Illinois serves as an example of how the Federal landscape impacts a state's housing landscape in not being organized to support and collect data on pregnant and postpartum families. However, there are several national and state data and policy opportunities to start to meet the needs of this population.