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Runaway and Homeless Youth

This webinar recording shares the importance of incorporating meaningful leadership opportunities for students and families into programming. Discussion topics include:   A high-level overview of the dynamics of family and youth homelessness in the United States  Authentic engagement of families and youth with lived experience of homelessness  The seven principles of “Nothing About Us ...
This fact sheet (PDF, 3 pages) provides answers to common questions about financial aid eligibility for youth experiencing homelessness. Additional resources are provided. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 
This brief describes how one local educational agency (LEA) is using American Rescue Plan Act – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) funding to support LGBTQI+ students at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The brief discusses the importance of providing wraparound support for LGBTQI+ students experiencing homelessness and explores promising practices ...
This archived webinar focused on providing emergency preparedness support to students experiencing homelessness. The webinar discussed:   Criteria for a student to be considered a homeless child or youth under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act  Educational rights of students who are experiencing homelessness and the responsibilities associated with ensuring their needs are met  Unique ...
This resource (PDF, 9 pages) provides key information, guidance, and questions to ask families and caregivers when a child on the autism spectrum goes missing. The document offers recommendations for first responders in the initial response and search for the child and shares considerations in the event of a prolonged ...
This resource (PDF, 3 pages) offers tips to caregivers for proactively supporting children on the autism spectrum before they go missing or run away. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 
This resource (PDF, 4 pages) provides recommendations for how law enforcement can best support children on the autism spectrum who have gone missing. The resource shares a definition of autism, describes characteristics and behaviors of children on the autism spectrum, and outlines components of a whole community approach to finding ...
This infographic (PDF, 6 pages) provides an overview of LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing homelessness, effects of housing instability on youth identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, family support, mental health challenges, and adversities specific to LGBTQIA2S+. The infographic also provides resources and support services specific to LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more.  ...
This infographic (PDF, 1 page) provides an overview of mental health awareness among youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more. 
The National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families (NCHYF) launched its redesigned website. The NCHYF supports ending youth homelessness by providing resources for direct service providers, partnering organizations, the research community, and the general public related to developing and implementing prevention, intervention, and aftercare services for runaway and homeless youth ...
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