Category Archives: Children & Youth

Looking Back: A Milestone Year for Homeless Advocacy

Posted on January 22, 2013 by homelessnesslaw

The year 2012 was an important milestone for the Law Center, as we marked the 25th anniversary of the McKinney-Vento Act—the first federal legislation to address homelessness—for which our founder and executive director was a primary advocate.  But while great … Continue reading →

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Youth and Children the Focus of Federal Plan to End Homelessness Amendment

Posted on September 13, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

An update to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness’ Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, released on September 12, provides more detail on what must be done for young people experiencing homelessness, including unaccompanied youth. The amendment to … Continue reading →

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New Report: 1.6 Million Homeless Youth Alone and At Risk on the Streets

Posted on September 6, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

A new report released today by the Law Center and the National Network for Youth reveals a disturbing truth: 1.6 million youth experience homelessness without a parent or guardian each year, facing numerous barriers to meeting basic needs. I’ve gotten … Continue reading →

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Law Center Hosts Event Marking 25th Anniversary of McKinney-Vento

Posted on July 31, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Twenty-five years ago—on July 22, 1987—Congress passed the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This landmark legislation provides federal funding for shelters and other services for people who are homeless. It also offered educational protections for children whose families do not have a … Continue reading →

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DLA Piper Honored for Work to Protect Homeless Children’s Rights

Posted on July 30, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

On June 6th, DLA Piper received the National Legal Aid & Defender Association’s Beacon of Justice Award for its role in Project LEARN, a pilot program of the Law Center. Project LEARN (Lawyers Education Access Resource Network) is a cutting-edge … Continue reading →

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Number of Homeless Students Enrolled in Schools Exceeds One Million

Posted on June 27, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

  The official number of homeless students enrolled in public school has surpassed one million for the first time, the Department of Education reported yesterday. It counted 1,065,794 homeless students who were enrolled in U.S. preschools and K-12 schools in the … Continue reading →

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Voices of Youth: A Discussion on Homelessness

Posted on June 22, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Thirty-nine percent of the national homeless population are children, and approximately half of those children drop out of school. It is tough for homeless teenagers to fathom how they can finish school and attend college while also looking for a … Continue reading →

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For Homeless Youth, Getting an Education is Easier Said Than Done

Posted on June 18, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Concerns regarding student loans are increasing.  Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are making ample time to discuss this issue in the presidential campaign. However, the majority of Americans do not realize how fortunate they are. Most of the college students … Continue reading →

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Homeless children shouldn’t be kicked out of school

Posted on March 1, 2012 by homelessnesslaw

Across the country, children are being kicked out of school when they become homeless. It’s not something you hear talked about much.  Maybe that’s because homelessness in general is ignored in our public discourse.  This may even be the first … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the 13th Annual McKinney-Vento Awards!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

Each year, the Law Center recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals and organizations to the movement to end homelessness at its 13th Annual McKinney-Vento Awards. This year’s event will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in … Continue reading →

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