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...

Gearing up for Summer and Fall: 11 Tips for Maximizing Support for Students with Experience in Foster Care and Homelessness in Higher Education During the Pandemic

May 19, 2021 | Resources

With vaccines and many campuses opening their doors for summer and the fall, this resource by SchoolHouse Connection and Youth Law Center provide helpful tips for maximizing support for college homeless and foster youth. Planning for the school year is complicated and...

How to Use American Rescue Plan Act K-12 Education Funds to Identify and Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Jul 27, 2021 | 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...

Students Experiencing Homelessness in ARP ESSER Plans

Apr 22, 2021 | Resources

On April 21, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released its State plan template, which requires state educational agencies (SEAs) to describe how they will utilize funds from the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)...