youth homelessness and education
McKinney-Vento (Education) is also referred to as the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. Bank Street Graduate School of Education Chicago, IL: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago. Early in the pandemic, many children and youth experiencing homelessness lost one of the most stable, secure places in their lives: school. I subtly drop back a couple of people so she doesn’t see me give my lunch number and drop a dime into the lunch lady’s hand. Recent national research from Chapin Hall found that lack of a high school diploma or GED is the top risk factor for young adult homelessness, resulting in a 4.5 times higher likelihood of experiencing homelessness. Education plays an important role in homelessness among young people. From the Voices of Youth Count Initiative, it is the ninth in a series of Research-to-Impact briefs by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago on understanding and addressing youth homelessness. Institutions of Higher Education are Responding in a Variety of Ways. In other cases, school may not have been affected. Philadelphia, PA: The Hope Center. The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH) released their report last August, On the Map: The Atlas of Student Homelessness in New York City 2018. In 2019, additional states will pursue higher education and homelessness legislation. Youth homelessness and higher education: An analysis of FAFSA data. (2018). 2012). [2] Government Accountability Office. Philadelphia, PA: The Hope Center. A 2019 national survey of 171 two-year institutions and 56 four-year institutions found that homelessness affected 17% of survey respondents at two-year institutions and 16% at four-year institutions. National Center for Homeless Education Homelessness and Education Cross-System Collaboration—8 McKinney-Vento (Education) Goals. (2017). Unaccompanied homeless youth are not living with, or supported by, a parent or guardian and cannot obtain parental income information. Collaboration between the education and homeless service systems must consider the goals of the EHCY Program and its particular emphasis on homeless education. A 2016 GAO report found that burdensome financial aid program rules (including the requirement to document status each year) can make it more difficult for unaccompanied homeless youth to obtain federal financial assistance for college. Bank Street Graduate School of Education Missed opportunities: Youth homelessness in America. Retrieved from: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/tips-for-helping-homeless-youth-succeed-in-college/[18] ShoolHouse Connection. Missing in the Margins: Estimating the Scale of the COVID-19 Attendance Crisis, by Bellwether Education Partners. (2016). However, homelessness puts students at grave risk of not completing their high school education. Retrieved from: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/mckinney-vento-act-two-page-summary/[4] Kull, M. A., Morton, M. H., Patel, S., Curry, S., & Carreon, E. (2019). Many Youth Experiencing Homelessness Aspire to Jobs that Require Postsecondary Education. Many Students Who Experience Homelessness are Also Food Insecure. The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program is to ensure that all children and youth, including preschoolers, have equal access to the same free and appropriate public education, as non-homeless children and youth. Lack of education is a critical issue that affects pathways to gainful employment, financial security, and positive health. 1 The number of youth who have experienced homelessness varies depending on the age range, timeframe, and definition used, but sources estimate that between 500,000 and 2.8 million youth are homeless within the United States each year. Some state legislatures have enacted laws to support college students experiencing homelessness, addressing issues ranging from housing to tuition and fee waivers. [1] Au, N., Hyatt, S. (2017). We are thrilled today to launch one of our most important reports yet, looking at how youth homelessness and education interact, and different ways in which the education system can support young people at risk of becoming – or who are – homeless..