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October 27-30, 2012
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| The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) is the voice and social conscience for the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. NAEHCY accomplishes this through advocacy, partnerships, and education. |
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New from NAEHCY
Final Regulation on New HUD Definition of Homelessness Published
The final rule establishing regulations for the U.S. Department of Housing's revised defintion of homelessness was published in the Federal Register on December 5. This rule, and the changes in the HUD definition, will go into effect on January 4, 2012. NAEHCY has written a guide for school district liaisons and Head Start programs that explains the changes to the HUD definition of homelessness that are of greatest relevance to children, youth, and families. This document also describes new recordkeeping and documentation requirements for HUD homeless assistance programs
 Download the guide.
NAEHCY Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Toolkits
NAEHCY is pleased to announce the availability of 3 new Unaccompanied Youth Toolkits! Each Toolkit contains a wealth of information about supporting unaccompanied youth in school and out, with a special focus on helping unaccompanied youth complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when applying for aid for higher education.
Learn more.
The McKinney-Vento Act in Our Schools video series on DVD
NAEHCY is pleased to present an exciting new tool: The McKinney-Vento Act in Our Schools video series, which can be used to make your training sessions more dynamic. These videos build awareness of homelessness while providing basic information about the law, and schools' and communities' obligations to children and youth in homeless situations. This information is presented in a series of short films told from the perspective of real educators in schools. NAEHCY believes this new tool will support you and your districts as you deal with the daily challenges of helping our most vulnerable students.
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Report on Child and Youth Homelessness
Schools continue to experience increased enrollment of homeless students. Federal funding provides much needed assistance, but is jeopardized by current budget decisions.
Read A Critical Moment: Child and Youth Homelessness in Our Nation's Schools.
Improving Collaboration Between Schools and HUD Homeless Service Providers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has included several new education-related requirements, including collaboration with school districts and early childhood programs, in its funding requirements for HUD Homeless Assistance Programs.
Learn more, including suggested implementation strategies. Please share with your local Continuum of Care.
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