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Basic Needs Initiative

In the last year, two-thirds of community colleges experienced food insecurity, one-half experienced housing insecurity, and one in seven experienced homelessness (Wisconsin HOPE Lab). More and more colleges are recognizing the impact of unmet basic needs on student wellness and success.

Addressing Basic Needs Insecurity

In response to these needs, CCC are spearheading innovative and effective practices such as food pantries, community partnerships, service enrollment, and more. The CCCCO and the Foundation are committed to supporting CCC in developing basic needs awareness, resources, and systems. Several resources have been created under CCC Health & Wellness to support these efforts.

News & Announcements

New ACEs Equity Act Significantly Expands Access to ACE Screening in California
ACES Equity Act News Release

The ACEs Aware initiative applauds the recent enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 428, the ACEs Equity Act, which will significantly expand coverage for screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

State Budget Includes Record-Level Investments in Youth Who Have Been in Foster Care or Homeless
State Budget Investments in Foster Care or Homeless

State Budget Includes Record-Level Investments in Youth Who Have Been in Foster Care or Homeless

California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance (CHEBNA) 2020 Summit: Advancing Student Success
February 6-7, 2020 | Intersegmental Basic Needs Summit

CSU, CCC and UC systems will host students, staff, faculty, and community partners to explore the efforts of advancing basic needs.

California Community Colleges #RealCollege Survey Report (March 2019)
More than 50% of CCC Students Experience Food Insecurity, almost 20% Faced Homelessness

Nearly 40,000 students from 57 CCC participated in the #RealCollege Survey from the CCC Chancellor’s Office and The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice in fall of 2016 and 2018. Seven in 10 respondents had experienced food insecurity or housing insecurity or homelessness in the last year.

Basic Needs Summary Report
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office

In Fall 2017, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) conducted a survey of the CCC system to learn what supports are available to help with students’ basic needs.

Guidelines for California Community College Homeless Youth Liaisons
California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office

This primer is designed to guide Homeless Youth Liaisons in their work.