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)...

School Reopening and Recovery: Considerations for Serving Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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...

Don’t Forget the FAFSA: 5 Quick Tips for Liaisons

Mar 19, 2021 | Resources

In the wake of the pandemic, college enrollment and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications have declined: compared to last year, FAFSA numbers are down about 9%. Students experiencing homelessness often face many barriers filling out the FAFSA...

Principles of Youth Engagement

Feb 24, 2021 | Resources

Jordyn Roark, MSW Director of Youth Leadership and Scholarship SchoolHouse Connection I first became interested in the concept of ethical youth engagement during my own experiences working for organizations when I was an unaccompanied homeless youth. I spoke at...

Tax Guidelines for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Grants

Feb 10, 2021 | Resources

Taxes can be confusing, especially for young adults who have never had to file taxes before. Yet when beginning college, it is important to learn about and understand how scholarships impact your taxes, so that you are prepared at tax time. There are simple guidelines...