The 2025-26 FAFSA is out!

Nov 25, 2024
FAFSA

Inform Students about the FAFSA: Use This Email Template

Nov 20, 2024
FAFSA

Chronic Absence & Homelessness

Oct 29, 2024
PreK-12

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

Navigating Financial Aid for Homeless Students: A FAFSA Screening Tool for High School Counselors

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
FAFSA

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

Young People Explain Four Higher Education Bills

May 18, 2022
Federal Policy

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