Focus Area

American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY)

A bipartisan amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act provided an historic $800 million to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and youth experiencing homelessness, including through wrap-around services.

Local Voices on ARP-HCY

Megan Mainzer, Family Services Coordinator, Middletown, Rhode Island, says: “I think that the flexibility of this funding has been such a huge help to homeless liaisons… Being able to use the money to help with food, phones, taxis as well as wraparound services has meant that we can be more on the front lines helping families in unconventional ways.”
Local Voices on The Power and Challenges of ARP-HCY

Monday, September 30, 2024, is the last day to obligate American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) funding.

It has been an intense three and a half years. From the morning of March 6, 2021, when our collective advocacy led to the passage of the bipartisan amendment that created ARP-HCY, to this moment, we’ve witnessed the hope and the inspiration – as well as the frustration and the heartache – of the ARP-HCY era.

Learn about its legacy, ongoing efforts, and how we can continue advocating for sustainable support for vulnerable students. Click to read the full statement and take action.

ARP-HCY Resources

Latest Resources

ARP-HCY Videos

All of our videos on ARP-HCY can easily be found in this playlist! Explore past webinars, ideas for approaches and spending, conversations with leaders and advocates, and highlights of numerous resources to help state and local educational agencies make the most of their American Rescue Plan funds. 

Be sure to click this icon in the upper-right corner of the video player for the full library!