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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
Aug 7, 2023
FAFSA
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
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
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 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
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
Tips for Homeless Higher Education Liaisons
Jan 1, 2023
Higher Education
Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview
Nov 20, 2022
Higher Education
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
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
Documents That Matter: Understanding the Importance of Gathering and Keeping Vital Documents
Mar 15, 2022
Youth Leadership
How to File Your Taxes for Free and Maximize your Refund
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
State Policy
Supporting Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness with American Rescue Plan Act Funds
Jun 11, 2021
ARP-HCY
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
Getting Ready To Go To College: A Checklist
Apr 11, 2021
Youth Leadership
Tax Guidelines for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants
Feb 10, 2021
Youth Leadership
Planning for College Breaks: Advice for Youth, from Youth
Nov 20, 2020
Youth Leadership
Public Service Announcements: Raising Awareness and Reaching Families and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Oct 22, 2020
Early Childhood
One-page summary of access to early learning for children experiencing homelessness, birth to five
Sep 21, 2020
Early Childhood
Applying To College
Sep 3, 2020
Youth Leadership
National Crisis Line Information
Aug 27, 2020
Youth Leadership
Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness: Coordination Guidance for Integrating Homelessness into Working Agreements and MOUs between Head Start Grantees and Local Educational Agencies
Jun 1, 2020
Early Childhood
Awarding and Accepting Partial Credits for Students Experiencing Homelessness
May 19, 2020
PreK-12
State Provisions to Help Children Experiencing Homelessness Access Child Care and Preschool
Apr 10, 2020
Early Childhood
Young Children Experiencing Homelessness: An Overview
Feb 17, 2020
Early Childhood
Housing Support for Homeless and Foster Youth: Implementing AB 1228
Jan 29, 2020
Higher Education
How Charter Schools Can Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jan 6, 2020
PreK-12
LEA Liaison Self-Assessment Tool
Oct 1, 2019
PreK-12
Tip Sheet for Young People: Buying a New Cell Phone and Choosing a Cell Phone Plan
Sep 23, 2019
Youth Leadership
Interview Checklists for Supporting School Selection
Sep 15, 2019
PreK-12
Local Educational Agency Liaison Duties Under the McKinney-Vento Act
Aug 11, 2019
PreK-12
Definition and Signs of Homelessness
Aug 4, 2019
PreK-12
Selected Resources For Continued Professional Development On Child And Youth Homelessness And Education
Aug 2, 2019
How Emergency Aid Can Prevent Homelessness Among College Students
Jul 18, 2019
Higher Education
Tips for Teachers & Staff: How to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
May 14, 2019
PreK-12
Understanding Student Loans: Repayment
Feb 11, 2019
Youth Leadership
Understanding Student Loans: The Basics
Feb 11, 2019
Youth Leadership
Sesame Street Launches National Initiative on Family Homelessness
Dec 12, 2018
Guide to Using Sesame Street in Communities’ Resources on Family Homelessness
Dec 12, 2018
Early Childhood
5 Guides to Help Homeless College Students in California
Nov 13, 2018
Higher Education
Positive School Discipline Practices for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Nov 7, 2018
PreK-12
Tip Sheet for Young Parents: Finding Care for My Child
Oct 9, 2018
Youth Leadership
Early Care and Education Advocacy: A Tip Sheet for Housing and Homeless Assistance Providers
Aug 1, 2018
Early Childhood
Tip Sheet for Young People: Leases
Jun 14, 2018
Deeper Dives for Schools: Practical Strategies to Serve Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Apr 13, 2018
Early Childhood
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