Jan 5, 2023 | COVID-19, Resources, State Policy
This document includes 35 states, and the District of Columbia, with laws allowing minors who are living on their own, including unaccompanied minors experiencing homelessness, to consent for routine health care, which should include vaccinations unless explicitly...
Jul 6, 2021 | ARP-HCY, COVID-19, Resources
Click Here to Download the PDF This document summarizes the July 6, 2021 and the April 23, 2021 announcements from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) regarding funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Note:...
Jun 11, 2021 | ARP-HCY, COVID-19, Resources
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Congress’ most recent package for COVID-19 relief, includes billions of dollars dedicated to infants, toddlers, and children under the age of six. In addition to the $800 million in education funding included for identifying and...
Jun 3, 2021 | ARP-HCY, COVID-19, Resources
The American Rescue Plan Act provides significant new resources to meet the education, early care, food, housing, and other basic needs of children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness. This navigation tool is designed to help early care, educators, and...
Mar 8, 2022 | ARP-HCY, COVID-19, Resources
Click Here to Download the PDF The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Congress’ most recent package for COVID-19 relief provides nearly $123 billion in aid for K-12 education through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), including several...
Apr 12, 2020 | COVID-19, Resources
This checklist offers important considerations to help state and local educational agencies ensure equitable access to education for students experiencing homelessness as they prepare for the new school year. Click Here to Download the PDF Across the country, many...