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Pride Month…and the Urgent Need to Support LGBTQ+ Transition-Age Youth Facing Homelessness
June 1, 2026
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the strength, visibility, and contributions of LGBTQ+ people and communities. It is also a time to deepen our awareness of the barriers many still face. For transition-age youth—young people moving from adolescence into adulthood—those barriers can include housing instability, family rejection, and limited access to affirming support. Bringing attention to LGBTQ+ youth homelessness is one way we can honor Pride not only with celebration, but with compassion, advocacy, and action.
Why This Issue Matters
Research consistently shows that LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately affected by homelessness and housing instability. According to The Trevor Project, […]
Camp Encourage: Bringing Hope Through Camp for Autistic Youth
April 21, 2026
Every kid, no matter what, deserves the opportunity to come to camp. That’s the philosophy and driving passion behind Camp Encourage, a CSF funded partner since 2025 who hosts camps and other activities throughout the year for autistic youth. Their mission is to create meaningful experiences for their campers that will help them build the knowledge, courage, and skills to be empowered participants in the community.
CSF Announces Capacity Building Awards
April 16, 2026
The Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County is proud to invest just over $1.75 million in 24 organizations through our Capacity Building Round.
CSF Announces Core Funding: Academic Year Awards
The Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County is proud to invest just under $28 million in 57 projects representing 51 organizations through our Academic Year Core Funding Round.
Promoting Psychological Wellbeing in People with Developmental Disabilities
April 6, 2026
Mental health is an often-overlooked concern in the Down syndrome community. Find out how CSF is helping Down Syndrome Innovations address this unmet need.
Black History and Health Equity at the CSF
March 3, 2026
Learn how equity, culturally responsive care, and community partnerships strengthen children’s mental health and wellbeing and inform our work at the CSF.