The Economic Crisis Hits Home: The Unfolding Increase In Child and Youth Homelessness
Description:
Largely due to the economic and housing crises, many school districts across the country report increases in the number of homeless students in the classroom. The Economic Crisis Hits Home presents the results of a survey of local homeless education liaisons conducted by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) and First Focus between October 24 and December 10, 2008. Based on these findings, the report also presents policy recommendations for the new Administration and Congress, as well as practice recommendations for schools and community agencies. (Authors)
Content:
The above url is a link to the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth's publications page. You can also access the page by clicking here. Just scroll to the appropriate title and download their report.
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
2008
Location:
Minneapolis, MN