Sep 27, 2019 | New Resources
Whether you work in K-12, higher education, child welfare, or homeless services, the release of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important date. This brief provides concrete ways to help youth experiencing homelessness and youth from...
Sep 23, 2019 | New Resources
Buying a new cell phone and deciding on a cell phone service plan can be confusing and frustrating. Cell phones are essential but deciding which one is right for you can be difficult. The same goes for choosing a cell phone carrier and plan. There can be big...
Aug 1, 2019 | New Resources
Under federal law (the McKinney-Vento Act), every local educational agency (LEA) is required to designate a liaison for children and youth experiencing homelessness. LEA homeless liaisons have ten specific duties under the law, one of which is to provide professional...
Aug 5, 2019 | New Resources
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, every local educational agency is required to designate a liaison for homeless children and youth. The local educational agency liaison coordinates services to ensure that homeless children and youths enroll in school and have the...
Aug 5, 2019 | New Resources
Preschool programs funded or administered by a local educational agency (LEA) Under the McKinney-Vento Act, children experiencing homelessness can remain in the preschool they attended when permanently housed, or the preschool in which they were last enrolled, if that...
Sep 15, 2019 | New Resources
These checklists are designed to facilitate open conversations about the school that is in a student’s best interest to attend, emphasizing the importance of parents and youth being fully informed and carefully considering the benefits of school stability prior to...
