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Preparing for Back to School in Unusual Times – Highlights from the Webinar
August 7, 2020
As we approach the start of the 2020-21 school year, it’s safe to say that this will be a very different back-to-school season. For homeless and at-risk youth, education instability during the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially devastating. On July 23, 2020, the National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families (NCHYF) hosted a live panel discussion to explore how Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) grantees, youth service organizations, and education professionals can work together to ensure homeless youth get the help and services they need during the upcoming school year.
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Preparing for Reopening from COVID-19
August 7, 2020
As the country begins to reopen after months of COVID-19 closures, every state looks a little different. There are several common considerations that all youth service organizations should know as normal activity slowly resumes. Fortunately, there are federal guidelines for the phases which can help your organization prepare and tap into resources to learn more.
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COVID-19 Guidance for Youth Homelessness Service Providers
August 3, 2020
What to Know for Your Organization
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers guidance on how COVID-19 spreads and what symptoms look like, which is essential to prevention and safety. There are several ways that youth homelessness service providers can prepare and protect both staff and youth.
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The Overlap of Human Trafficking and Runaway and Homeless Youth
July 16, 2020
Human trafficking transcends demographic categories. Its survivors span the spectrum of race, class, and geography. However, some populations are at greater risk for trafficking than others, and runaway and homeless youth (RHY) are among the most vulnerable.
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