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Minor Medical Consent Laws by State: Rights for Minors & Unaccompanied Youth
May 12, 2026
State Policy
FAFSA Form Templates for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determinations
May 8, 2026
FAFSA
How to Obtain a Free State ID and Birth Certificate in New Mexico: Instructions and the Law
Apr 30, 2026
State Policy
School Attendance Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Apr 27, 2026
PreK-12
Maximizing the Title I Set-Aside for Homeless Students: An Actionable Guide for Practitioners, Leaders, and Advocates
Apr 23, 2026
PreK-12
I’ve Been Selected for Financial Aid ID Verification—What Do I Do?
Apr 22, 2026
FAFSA
50-State Analysis: Homeless Students Lose Education Access Without Federal Support
Apr 10, 2026
Federal Policy
2026 Fact Sheet: Educating Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Mar 25, 2026
Federal Policy
Removing Barriers, Building Futures: Data-Informed Policies to Support College Students Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 20, 2026
Higher Education
FAFSA Independence Guide for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Feb 10, 2026
FAFSA
Federal Education Protections for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Feb 2, 2026
Federal Policy
Navigating Financial Aid for Immigrant and Mixed-Status Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jan 21, 2026
FAFSA
Interactive Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determination Tool
Jan 8, 2026
FAFSA
Feeding Children, Youth, and Families: A SNAP Update
Nov 2, 2025
Early Childhood
Engaging Families Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for Liaisons and School Staff
Sep 26, 2025
PreK-12
A FAFSA Screening Tool and Checklist for High School Counselors
Sep 24, 2025
FAFSA
Inform Students about the FAFSA: Use This Email Template
Sep 24, 2025
FAFSA
How to Answer the 2026-27 FAFSA Questions About Homelessness
Sep 24, 2025
FAFSA
Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility: Guiding Questions for Liaisons
Sep 2, 2025
PreK-12
Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College
Aug 26, 2025
FAFSA
LEA Data Requirements on Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Aug 25, 2025
Early Childhood
Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview
Aug 18, 2025
Higher Education
Training Resources for School Staff
Aug 12, 2025
Early Childhood
Awareness Resources to Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Aug 12, 2025
Early Childhood
Tips for Preparing for an Independent Financial Aid Interview
Aug 3, 2025
FAFSA
The Foundation for Success: How Federal Education Programs Rely on McKinney-Vento
Jul 16, 2025
Federal Policy
Does My Living Situation Meet the Definition of Homelessness?
Jul 11, 2025
Youth Leadership
Strategies to Support Native Students Experiencing Homelessness in Indian Country
Jul 1, 2025
PreK-12
State Funding to Support K12 Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jun 23, 2025
State Policy
Flyers, Posters, and Infographics
Jun 1, 2025
Early Childhood
Funding Guide: Services & Supports for Homeless Students
May 27, 2025
PreK-12
How to Obtain a Free ID in Oklahoma: Instructions and the Law
May 22, 2025
State Policy
Know Your Rights in Texas: Graduation, ID, and Vital Documents
May 19, 2025
State Policy
Know Your Rights in California: Graduation, ID, and Vital Documents
May 19, 2025
State Policy
Ensuring Access to Food Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness
May 1, 2025
PreK-12
How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate, State ID or Driver’s License in Virginia: Instructions and the Law
Apr 9, 2025
State Policy
Child Care for Children Experiencing Homelessness: What States Need to Know and Do
Mar 26, 2025
Early Childhood
The McKinney-Vento “Elevator Pitch”: A Guide to Engaging School Staff and Community Partners
Mar 11, 2025
PreK-12
Policies and Practices to Address School Discipline and Student Homelessness
Feb 20, 2025
PreK-12
Resources for Children and Youth Displaced by Disasters
Feb 5, 2025
PreK-12
Lessons from Real Life: McKinney-Vento Liaisons Share Insights on Disaster Response
Feb 5, 2025
PreK-12
Immigrant Students: How Schools Can Help
Jan 1, 2025
PreK-12
Resources to Support Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jan 1, 2025
PreK-12
Meeting the Transportation Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Oct 25, 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
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
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
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
Model State Statutes: Youth and Young Adult Homelessness
Mar 2, 2024
State Policy
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
State Laws on Vital Records + Legislative and Advocacy Guide
Oct 26, 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
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
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
Indicators of Homelessness: Awareness Building Tools for Staff
Jul 26, 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
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
Supporting the Attendance of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Jan 13, 2023
PreK-12
Tips for Homeless Higher Education Liaisons
Jan 1, 2023
Higher Education
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
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
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
Housing
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
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