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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
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
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 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
Model State Statutes: Youth and Young Adult Homelessness
Mar 2, 2024
State Policy
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
2023 Federal Policy Review and Looking Ahead to 2024
Dec 13, 2023
Federal Policy
State Laws on Vital Records + Legislative and Advocacy Guide
Oct 26, 2023
State Policy
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
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
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
Federal Guidance on Special Education: Implications for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Aug 7, 2023
Federal Policy
Indicators of Homelessness: Awareness Building Tools for Staff
Jul 26, 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
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
Seen and Served: How Dedicated Federal Funding Supports the Identification of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 7, 2023
PreK-12
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
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
“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
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, driver’s license, ID, or driver’s education 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
Research & Data from External Partners and Organizations (Early Childhood)
Apr 5, 2022
Early Childhood
Congress Passes Final FY2024 Budget
Apr 4, 2022
Federal Policy
SHC 2022 Scholars Announced
Mar 23, 2022
Youth Leadership
Documents That Matter: Understanding the Importance of Gathering and Keeping Vital Documents
Mar 15, 2022
Youth Leadership
Launching a Program for Food and Housing Insecure College Students: A Step-by-Step Approach
Mar 15, 2022
Higher Education
How to File Your Taxes for Free and Maximize your Refund
Mar 11, 2022
Youth Leadership
I experienced homelessness. Lawmakers, help young Floridians like me find independence
Mar 11, 2022
Youth Leadership
Working in Consortia to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness with ARP-HCY Funds
Mar 10, 2022
ARP-HCY
How to Use American Rescue Plan Act K-12 Education Funds to Identify and Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Mar 8, 2022
ARP-HCY
State Laws on Minor Consent for Housing and Related Services
Feb 12, 2022
Housing
Why Florida’s Legislators Should Vote for HB 1577 / SB 1708 — Rebecca’s Testimony
Feb 1, 2022
Youth Leadership
Head Start Data Shows Drop in Overall Homeless Enrollment During Pandemic, But Steady Increase in Rate of Homeless Enrollment
Oct 20, 2021
Early Childhood
Student Homelessness: Lessons from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
Oct 7, 2021
PreK-12
Five Facts Educators Need to Know About Student Homelessness – And Actions to Take
Sep 22, 2021
PreK-12
Partnering with Black Community Based Organizations to Address Student Homelessness
Sep 21, 2021
PreK-12
A Round Up of Recent Research on Child and Youth Homelessness (January-July 2021)
Aug 9, 2021
Early Childhood
The American Rescue Plan: Building the Bridge to Education and Beyond for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jul 28, 2021
Youth Leadership
Youth Homelessness & Queer Identity: There is No Single Story
Jun 22, 2021
Youth Leadership
Supporting Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness with American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Jun 11, 2021
ARP-HCY
Youth-Supportive Transitional Housing Programs As An Essential Resource for Addressing Youth Homelessness
Jun 8, 2021
Housing
Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act’s Relief for Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Jun 3, 2021
ARP-HCY
Pathways to Partnership: Higher Education
Jun 2, 2021
Higher Education
Warning Signs: 2019-20 Homelessness FAFSA Data Signals Impact of the Pandemic
Apr 27, 2021
FAFSA
The Pursuit of Education: A Story of Homelessness, Perseverance, and the Impact of Caring Educators
Apr 26, 2021
Youth Leadership
Getting Ready To Go To College: A Checklist
Apr 11, 2021
Youth Leadership
Stabilizing Families Through a School-Centered Housing Response
Feb 25, 2021
PreK-12
Principles of Youth Engagement
Feb 24, 2021
PreK-12
Tax Guidelines for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants
Feb 10, 2021
Youth Leadership
SHC 2021 Scholars Announced
Feb 2, 2021
Youth Leadership
On Passing the Bar and Becoming a Lawyer
Jan 19, 2021
Youth Leadership
Charter Schools and Students Experiencing Homelessness: Practices and Recommendations for Success
Nov 25, 2020
PreK-12
Planning for College Breaks: Advice for Youth, from Youth
Nov 20, 2020
Youth Leadership
Lost in the Masked Shuffle & Virtual Void: Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Amidst the Pandemic
Nov 19, 2020
PreK-12
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