The 2022-2023 FAFSA is Out: Five Tips for Helping Youth

Oct 1, 2021 | Resources

Under the best of circumstances, filling out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a confusing and tiresome process. The pandemic has created additional hurdles: FAFSA completion numbers have declined almost 5% this year, with higher rates for...

Resources in Dari/Farsi

Sep 3, 2021 | Resources

1. McKinney-Vento Brochure in Farsi/Dari (Language spoken in Afghanistan), with thanks to San Juan USD, California English version for reference 2. McKinney-Vento Poster in Farsi/Dari (Language spoken in Afghanistan), with thanks to Irvine USD, California English...

State Laws on Minor Consent for Routine Medical Care

Sep 3, 2021 | COVID-19, Resources

This document includes 31 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...

Overview of U.S. Department of Education Guidance on American Rescue Plan Act Homeless Children and Youth Funding

Jul 6, 2021 | 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:...

Supporting Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness with American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Jun 11, 2021 | 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...

Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act’s Relief for Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness

Jun 3, 2021 | 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...