Every year, National Network for Youth (NN4Y) hosts the National Summit on Youth Homelessness + Hill Day in Washington D.C. Our 2026 Summit is March 12-13, 2026, bringing together service providers, youth advocates, homeless liaisons, policymakers, and other passionate individuals. Together, we will advance solutions that ensure all young people have a safe place to call home.

Hill Day is the first day of Summit (March 12, 2026). On Hill Day, attendees have the opportunity to speak directly with their Members of Congress about our collective policy agenda to prevent and end youth homelessness. NN4Y provides you with everything you need to have a successful meeting, including assistance in scheduling meetings and providing detailed fact sheets with specific legislative asks.

Don’t Forget to Complete Your Post Meeting Survey!

If you have participated in meetings with your Representatives, please complete this brief survey. Collecting this information is critical to our continued advocacy work throughout the year, so please be as detailed as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who attends Hill Day?

Hill Day is open to all Summit attendees. You will plan for and go to meetings with other attendees from your state. If you have not been connected with your state team, please email trinady.maddock@nn4youth.org.

  • When is Hill Day?

Hill Day will take place on March 12, 2026. The bulk of your meetings should be scheduled between 1:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern, but sometimes people have meetings before or after.

  • Where is Hill Day?

Your meetings will take place in your lawmakers’ D.C. offices on Capitol Hill. The Senate office buildings are called Dirksen, Hart, and Russell. The House office buildings are called Cannon, Ford, Longworth, O’Neill, and Rayburn. Most Hill Day attendees meet their state team in the Summit hotel (Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill) and walk or ride share over to Capitol Hill together. Meetings can also be held virtually.

  • How many meetings will I attend?

You should plan for at least three—one meeting each for your two Senators and your one House Representative.

  • How do I schedule meetings with my lawmakers?

If you are registered for Summit and indicated that you are attending Hill Day, you should have received an email connecting you with your state team. If you haven’t, email trinady.maddock@nn4youth.org. Larger state teams have a designated State Captain who will help you schedule and prepare for meetings with your Senators and your House Representative. Other state teams will work with NN4Y’s policy team to schedule and prepare. See the resources below for template emails, meeting agendas, and more information about scheduling and preparing for a successful meeting.

  • Will I meet with my actual lawmaker?

It depends. When scheduling, we ask for the lawmaker to join the meeting, but they aren’t always available. If your lawmaker doesn’t show up, don’t worry—staff-level meetings are normal and just as important.

Our Shared Policy Goals

  • Cosponsor the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act (RHYTPA).

RHYTPA reauthorizes and updates the current Runaway and Homeless Youth Act program.

  • Cosponsor the Homeless Children and Youth Act (HCYA).

HCYA aligns the federal definitions of homelessness.

  • Cosponsor the Housing for Homeless Students Act (HHSA).

HHSA allows college students and student veterans who have experienced homelessness to live in affordable housing funded by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit while remaining in school full-time.

  • Support increased funding for youth homelessness programs.

Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations should award more funding to the life-saving programs that help youth, young adults, and young parent families experiencing homelessness.

Resources You Need to Prepare and Schedule

Find everything you need to set up your meetings and prepare for a strong, effective conversation with Congress.

For questions regarding Hill Day, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Trinady at trinady.maddock@nn4youth.org.

Hill Day Prep Webinar | February 18, 2026

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This Summit would not be possible without the generous support of the diverse coalition of organizations working to end youth homelessness, including youth with lived expertise of homelessness and youth homelessness providers. Event sponsorship helps offset the Summit’s cost and keep ticket prices down. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and organizations receive a wide variety of perks, including complimentary registration(s)!

  • Baker & McKenzie LLP | Presenter Sponsor

For 75 years, Baker McKenzie has helped clients navigate the complexities of an ever changing world. Through their pro bono initiatives, they engage teams of problem-solvers to tackle compelling social justice challenges globally. They are a dedicated partner in the fight to end homelessness through programs like the Vital Document Legal Hotline for Youth (partnering with National Network for Youth) and the Homeless Youth Handbook.

  • Lambda Legal | Lunch Sponsor

For 50 years, Lambda Legal has worked to address the highest priority needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community and those living with HIV. They work on a variety of issues, including protections for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, who are 140% more likely to experience homelessness compared to their cisgender and heterosexual peers.

  • Break Sponsors

  • Silver Sponsors

  • Community Sponsors