Homeless and Runaway Youth
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 Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offers reimbursements for shelters that provide meals to homeless children. Contact information for each state’s CACFP-related agency is included.
The California Research Bureau summarizes findings from interviews with homeless youth regarding their living arrangements, needs, and hopes for policy change.