Homeless and Runaway Youth
This flowchart helps parents and children determine whether they are eligible for school enrollment under the McKinney-Vento Act. It provides information for families who have been turned down by public schools.
Covenant House was founded 40 years ago, taking in homeless youth, offering them a hearty meal, a bed to sleep on and shelter over their head. Moreover, this house strives to move each kid forward down the path to an independent adulthood by offering services such as street outreach, health and medical care, GED high school program and other.
The National Center for Homeless Education provides resources for educators working with homeless students. Topics include extra-curricular programs, special education, immigrants and refugees, and higher education, among others.
The Ali Forney Center is a website illustrating all available shelters, their contact information and the program they offer across various states.