Homeless Youth Services
These resources are a collection of Homeless Youth Services-related resources intended to be used by all staff when the need arises.
Department Resources
Provides eligible foster youth and homeless students with a credit waiver to meet graduation requirements under AB 108.
Eligible students can receive a fee waiver for the ACT exam, making college testing more accessible.
Enrolling Unaccompanied Students
Guidelines and resources to assist schools in enrolling unaccompanied students, ensuring their educational rights are upheld.
A tool for students to explore and apply for financial aid opportunities for the 2023-24 school year.
Training resource to support staff in working with foster and homeless youth at DNUSD.
Higher Education Informational
Information on resources, options, and support for foster and homeless youth pursuing higher education.
Housing Questionnaire - English
Form to assess housing situations, ensuring students experiencing housing instability receive appropriate support (English version).
Form to assess housing situations, ensuring students experiencing housing instability receive appropriate support (Hmong version).
Housing Questionnaire - Spanish
Form to assess housing situations, ensuring students experiencing housing instability receive appropriate support (Spanish version).
Document to identify the needs of foster or homeless students and provide necessary educational support.
Guide to help schools identify students eligible for services under foster and homeless youth programs.
Information regarding McKinney-Vento Program (MVP) services, supporting homeless students' education and stability.
Details on free or reduced-price school meals available to eligible students, ensuring access to nutritious food.
Learning Links & Videos
- Dr. Bruce Perry The Impact of Stress on the Body & Other Bruce Perry Videos
- Homeless Students- In Their Own Words
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
- Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
- The Hidden Problem of Homeless High School Students