Homelessness
and Education
and Education
Where can one get support at their School if they are experiencing homelessness?
E.g., Counselor, Social Worker, Homeless Ed Liaison, etc.
What city in the U.S do you believe has the most homeless population?
Los Angeles.
New Jersey reported only 20 people experiencing homelessness, compared to more than 65,000 people identified in Los Angeles.
Homeless Individuals Are Violent or Dangerous
Myth
True or False? Forming Positive relationships and using drop-in centers improves homeless youth’s self-sufficiency and well-being
TRUE
What does Project ACCESS Stand for?
Achievement in Core Curriculum for Equity and Student Success
40.8 percent of homeless youth are unsheltered — sleeping outside, in a car, or some place not meant for human habitation.
Homeless youth are far more likely to be physically or sexually victimized than their peers who are not homeless, and many homeless youth are victimized repeatedly
Fact
True or False? The large majority of people experiencing homelessness in a given area are either from the community in which they’re experiencing homelessness, or had been living there for multiple years before they lost housing
True
Homeless youth can have which graduation requirements waived?
3 years of English, 2 Math (1 Algebra), 2 sciences, 3 social science (½ gov-econ), 1 VAPA/Foreign Language, 2 PE (AB 1806)
How many unaccompanied youth experience homelessness? (hint: in the 10,000s)
30,090 unaccompanied youth experience homelessness
Nearly half of all Americans sleeping on the streets live in California
Fact
What are some of the chronic illnesses among homeless youth?
Chronic health conditions, including asthma, other lung problems, tuberculosis, diabetes, hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS are prevalent among homeless youth. These youth are also at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases