Resource: Rural Transportation for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

This brief (PDF, 18 pages) offers practical strategies to enhance transportation access for children and youth experience homelessness in rural communities, where vast geographic distances, limited public transportation, and infrastructure challenges create unique barriers to educational stability. The resource outlines how state coordinators, local liaisons, and transportation leaders can establish robust partnerships, capitalize on federal and local funding streams, and implement adaptable, cost-effective solutions to ensure consistent transportation services. The appendix offers an extensive list of transportation strategies compiled from field experts specifically designed for rural school districts. Learn more.