Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: An Introduction to the Issues

Type
Brief
Year published
2018
Accession number

25702

Title

Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: An Introduction to the Issues

Series

McKinney-Vento Law Into Practice Brief Series

Organization

National Center for Homeless Education

Abstract

This brief from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) describes challenges faced by families, children, and youth who experience homelessness. It provides an overview of the educational rights and supports available to students who are homeless as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act.

Availability details

Available for free download on the NCHE website at: https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/introduction.pdf