“Educating Children Without Housing,” Third Edition, addresses the federal educational mandates related to homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The manual provides innovative strategies for educators and school administrators, state coordinators and policymakers, and advocates and attorneys to play a role in ensuring the education rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The revised edition includes new sections on creating access to early childhood education opportunities, the Head Start Act, IDEA, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act, financial aid and college access and support programs. This third edition contains strategies designed to assist communities to exceed compliance and move toward greater commitment — to embody not only the letter but also the spirit of the law — including a new section on collaborating with community agencies. The book also includes a directory of resources for educators, advocates, and policymakers. Many states have purchased the publication in bulk and distributed it to liaisons, as well as to each school district and school administrator. Discounts for bulk orders are available.
“Runaway and Homeless Youth and the Law: Model State Statutes”
This is a unique publication that provides guidance for policymakers, advocates, attorneys and service providers on how state laws can assist homeless and runaway youth. The laws were developed by experts in the field with input provided during two national conferences. The comprehensive resource provides not only model statutes, but background information and research to provide context for each issue. Additionally, the authors have provided commentary to assist in the implementation of the law. “Runaway and Homeless Youth and the Law: Model State Statutes” is a necessity for any person or agency interested in improving state laws so that these vulnerable youth can find safety, services and stability.
The book addresses the following legal issues faced by runaway and homeless youth (and their providers): Education; Status Offenses; Family Law Issues; Health (access to health care); LGBTQ youth; Immigration; Access to custodial systems; Discharge from custodial systems; Housing; Identification (birth certificates, SS cards); Public Benefits; Access to legal services; Employment; Legal issues for runaway and homeless youth service providers. This book was cosponsored by the National Network for Youth and drafted in conjunction with our joint conferences held in June 2008 and January 2009.
-Thanks to Amy Horton-Newell for the heads up!
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