Articles for the Organization "National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth"

A Critical Moment: Child and Youth Homelessness in our Nation's School

2010-09-15T07:59:19

The economic downturn has forced more families and youth to lose their footing, falling downward into the spiral of homelessness and jeopardizing children and youth’s educational success. At the same time, a one-time increase in federal funding for school-based efforts to identify and support homeless children and youth has enabled more school districts to provide more assistance. The ability of schools to continue to provide this assistance, however, hinges on current budget decisions. This brief summarizes recent federal data, as well as findings from a national survey of school districts and state departments of education. (Authors)

LeTendre Education Fund Scholarships

2009-07-02T11:18:44

Children and youth in homeless situations face numerous barriers to educational success. Deep poverty, high mobility, and school requirements often make attending and succeeding in school a challenge. Despite these challenges, many students who experience homelessness not only graduate from high school, but wish to pursue a college education. (Authors)

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Annual Conference

2007-08-22T11:44:15

The Annual NAEHCY conference is a unique showcase for best practices and services from across the country. It is the only national conference dedicated to improving the well-being of homeless children and youth. NAEHCYs conference equips educators and advocates nationwide with the knowledge, skills, information, and inspiration they need to remove barriers and help ensure that every child and youth experiencing homelessness is successful academically, personally, and socially. Help us reach new peaks by inviting your colleagues and partners to join us! (NAEHCY)

The Economic Crisis Hits Home: The Unfolding Increase In Child and Youth Homelessness

2009-07-02T10:27:25

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)

The McKinney-Vento Act and Children and Youth Awaiting Foster Care Placement

2009-07-10T02:17:23

This report provides information about youth waiting to enter foster care and the ability to continue with their education during this process.

The Most Frequently Asked Questions on the Education Rights of Children and Youth in Homeless Situations

2009-07-02T10:37:36

This document, created collaboratively by the NAEHCY and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP), provides answers to 100 frequently asked questions on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the education rights of children and youth in homeless situations. (Authors)

Using What We Know: Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

2009-07-02T10:56:21

This 2008 NAEHCY report provides policy and practice recommendations distilled from over 100 interviews with NAEHCY members across the country. Recommendations focus on seven key findings that, implemented as a continuum of support, will assist in increasing enrollment, attendance, and success in school for homeless unaccompanied youth, and in reengaging young people who have left school. This report will be published in June 2009 in issue 7.2 of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice. (Authors)