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How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate, ID and Driver’s License in Florida: Instructions and the Law
Oct 10, 2024
State Policy
State Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness: 2024 Q3 Update
Oct 7, 2024
State Policy
Marking the Moment: ARP-HCY Winds Down
Sep 30, 2024
ARP-HCY
How to Obtain a Free Driver’s License in Alabama: Instructions and the Law
Sep 24, 2024
State Policy
Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Experiencing Homelessness: Strategies for Early Childhood Development Providers
Aug 13, 2024
Early Childhood
Resources for New Homeless Education Liaisons
Aug 7, 2024
PreK-12
Removing Barriers to Online Enrollment for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Aug 5, 2024
PreK-12
Updated Federal FAFSA Guidance for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth – as of July 19, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
FAFSA
State Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness: 2024 Q2 Update
Jul 17, 2024
State Policy
Senate FY2025 Appropriations Bill Provides Level Funding, Improves Services to Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Jul 11, 2024
Federal Policy
SHC Statement on City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson
Jul 1, 2024
Federal Policy
Support SB 463: Ensure FAFSA Access for Unaccompanied Youth and Former Foster Youth in Michigan
Jun 27, 2024
State Policy
Case Studies in Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Expectant Parents Experiencing Homelessness
Jun 18, 2024
Early Childhood
The McKinney-Vento Act: Federal Law, Guidance, and Funding
Jun 4, 2024
PreK-12
Awareness and Training Resources
Jun 1, 2024
Early Childhood
Maximize Final ARP-HCY Funds: Quick Spending and Cost Guide
May 20, 2024
ARP-HCY
The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act (HEASHFY)
May 7, 2024
Federal Policy
How to Answer FAFSA Questions About Homelessness
May 1, 2024
FAFSA
How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate or ID in South Dakota: Instructions and the Law
Apr 22, 2024
State Policy
FAFSA Referral Form for McKinney-Vento Liaisons
Apr 19, 2024
FAFSA
State Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness: 2024 Q1 Update
Apr 10, 2024
State Policy
The Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Current Trends, Challenges, and Needs
Mar 20, 2024
Federal Policy
Model State Statutes: Youth and Young Adult Homelessness
Mar 2, 2024
State Policy
Editable “Know Your Rights” Flyers
Mar 1, 2024
PreK-12
Identifying Students Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 18, 2024
PreK-12
Overlooked and Almost Out of Time: Pandemic-Era Funds for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 15, 2024
ARP-HCY
Help Homeless Youth Access Housing and Pursue Education
Feb 8, 2024
Federal Policy
Another FAFSA Delay: Implications for Homeless and Foster Youth and Those Who Serve Them
Feb 7, 2024
FAFSA
Allowable and Strategic Uses of American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Funds
Jan 29, 2024
ARP-HCY
Meeting the Transportation Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jan 25, 2024
PreK-12
How to Prep for the 2024-2025 FAFSA
Jan 10, 2024
FAFSA
Navigating Financial Aid for Homeless Students: A FAFSA Screening Tool for High School Counselors
Jan 3, 2024
FAFSA
Inform Students about the FAFSA: Use This Email Template
Jan 3, 2024
FAFSA
Hidden Homelessness in the U.S.: Why Congress Must Change HUD’s Definition of Homelessness to Align With Other Federal Agencies
Dec 19, 2023
Federal Policy
HUD Data Show Dramatic Increase in Families and Youth in Homeless Shelters, Even While Significantly Undercounting Families and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Dec 18, 2023
Federal Policy
2023 Federal Policy Review and Looking Ahead to 2024
Dec 13, 2023
Federal Policy
Positive School Discipline Practices for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Nov 7, 2023
PreK-12
State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q3 Update
Oct 20, 2023
State Policy
Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Oct 8, 2023
PreK-12
Connecting Our Youngest Children to Early Childhood Partners
Oct 4, 2023
Early Childhood
The FAFSA Simplification Act: Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Youth with Experience in Foster Care
Sep 25, 2023
FAFSA
New Federal Guidance Urges Expediting ARP-HCY Funds. Now What?
Sep 12, 2023
ARP-HCY
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Students
Sep 8, 2023
FAFSA
Tips for Preparing for an Independent Financial Aid Interview
Sep 8, 2023
FAFSA
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators
Sep 8, 2023
FAFSA
McKinney-Vento Act: Quick Reference
Sep 1, 2023
PreK-12
Supporting Children and Youth Displaced by Disasters
Sep 1, 2023
PreK-12
20+ Organizations Unite to Urge Education Secretary for Updated Guidance on ARP-HCY
Aug 23, 2023
ARP-HCY
Flexing the Flexibility of ARP-HCY Funding Series: Making the Most of Federal Relief Dollars to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness
Aug 17, 2023
ARP-HCY
LEA McKinney-Vento Homelessness Policy Checklist
Aug 17, 2023
PreK-12
Bipartisan Legislation to Help Homeless Children and Youth Reintroduced
Aug 15, 2023
Federal Policy
Referring Young Children to Early Childhood Development Programs: Checklist for Homeless Liaisons
Aug 14, 2023
Early Childhood
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determination: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators
Aug 8, 2023
FAFSA
Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
Aug 7, 2023
FAFSA
New Federal Guidance on Special Education: Implications for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Aug 7, 2023
Federal Policy
Resources to Support Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jul 28, 2023
PreK-12
Indicators of Homelessness: Awareness Building Tools for Staff
Jul 26, 2023
PreK-12
Title I Part A: Law, Guidance, and Use of Funds
Jul 20, 2023
PreK-12
Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College
Jul 12, 2023
Higher Education
Ensuring Access to Food Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jun 30, 2023
PreK-12
Immigrant Students: How Schools Can Help
Jun 5, 2023
PreK-12
State Laws on Minor Consent for Routine Medical Care
Jun 5, 2023
State Policy
Why We Use the Phrase “Experiencing Homelessness”
May 12, 2023
PreK-12
State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q2 Update
May 5, 2023
State Policy
Committee for Education Funding Budget Book: Education for Homeless Children and Youth
May 5, 2023
Federal Policy
CDC Data Show Higher Health Risks for High School Students Experiencing Homelessness
May 2, 2023
PreK-12
Steps Toward Solutions: Housing and Transportation Resources
May 2, 2023
State Policy
Critical Connections: Ensuring Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
May 1, 2023
Early Childhood
Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs) – Higher Education
Apr 14, 2023
Higher Education
Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Research, Practice, and Advocacy Tools
Apr 5, 2023
PreK-12
State Laws on Vital Records
Apr 5, 2023
State Policy
Child and Youth Homelessness in the United States: Data Profiles
Apr 4, 2023
Early Childhood
State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q1 Update
Feb 21, 2023
State Policy
State Laws to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 15, 2023
State Policy
State Laws to Increase High School Graduation for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 15, 2023
State Policy
The Pitfalls of HUD’s Point-in-Time Count for Children, Youth, and Families
Feb 14, 2023
Federal Policy
Seen and Served: How Dedicated Federal Funding Supports the Identification of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 7, 2023
PreK-12
SHC 2023 Scholars Announced
Feb 6, 2023
Youth Leadership
Innovation in Illinois: New Law and Funding Supports Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education
Jan 30, 2023
Higher Education
Left Out of “All In:” Children, Youth, and Families and the Federal Strategic Plan on Homelessness
Jan 23, 2023
Financial Aid for Youth Who are Homeless (or At Risk of Homelessness) and On Their Own
Jan 18, 2023
FAFSA
Supporting the Attendance of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jan 13, 2023
PreK-12
Vulnerability & Prevention: Key Takeaways from Three Homelessness Studies
Jan 9, 2023
Higher Education
Tips for Homeless Higher Education Liaisons
Jan 1, 2023
Higher Education
Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview
Nov 20, 2022
Higher Education
Infant and Toddler Homelessness Across 50 States: 2021-2022
Nov 17, 2022
Early Childhood
“Working Harder Just to Be Seen and Heard:” Barriers to Financial Aid for Homeless and Foster Youth
Sep 30, 2022
FAFSA
Progress and Promise: An Early Look at COVID Relief Funds for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Aug 10, 2022
ARP-HCY
Immigrant Students Experiencing Homelessness: Liaisons’ Strategies
Aug 10, 2022
ARP-HCY
Does My Living Situation Meet the Definition of Homelessness?
Jul 28, 2022
Youth Leadership
Strategies for Supporting Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jun 17, 2022
PreK-12
State Laws Supporting College Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jun 12, 2022
Higher Education
ARP-HCY State Set-Aside Checklist
Jun 9, 2022
ARP-HCY
More than 150 members of Congress commit to Homeless Children and Youth Funding
May 15, 2022
Federal Policy
Support Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education: Take Action to Support Two Federal Bills
May 6, 2022
Federal Policy
6 Things to Know About Privacy, FERPA, and Homelessness
May 5, 2022
PreK-12
How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate or ID in Texas: Instructions and the Law
Apr 22, 2022
State Policy
How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate or ID in California: Instructions and the Law
Apr 22, 2022
State Policy
Graduating From High School In Texas: Students’ Rights & Information About the Law
Apr 22, 2022
State Policy
Graduating From High School In California: Students’ Rights & Information about the Law
Apr 22, 2022
State Policy
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