With homeless youth rates rising, advocates say policy changes are urgently needed

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 1,331

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Among the proposals that died when the Wisconsin Legislature wrapped up its regular session work in March were efforts to help homeless youth get medical care, among other support services. Advocates said at a briefing Wednesday that they will keep pushing for the changes in the next session.

Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) and members of the Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services (WAHRS) held a press conference in the state Capitol to call …

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