September 2013 Except where noted, all data refer to the 2010–11 school year. Homelessness is experienced by thousands of students in New York City. 71,271 students were homeless during the 2011–12 school year (SY), 40% more than four years earlier.1 6.9% of all students were homeless during SY 2011–12, three times the national rate and…
Audiences: Educators
A Hand Still Raised: How New York City’s Homeless Students Fit into Charter Schools
a policy brief from ICPH February 2013 Charter schools were introduced to New York City in 1999 to inject new life into the nation’s largest education system. Fourteen years later, the debate over whether these institutions succeed in helping the city’s neediest students remains front and center. While only 4% of New York City’s more…
A Portrait of Family Homelessness in America
A Portrait of Family Homelessness in America: Do You Know How Many Parents and Children are Homeless in Your Community?…
Voyage to Shelter Cove Activity Book
This activity book is the companion to Voyage to Shelter Cove. …
Saily’s Journey
When Saily the Snail loses his shell in a storm, he sets off on a journey to find a new home.…
Our Wish
After their home is destroyed, Mrs. Bun E. Rabbit and her family find themselves in need of a helping hand.…
Our Wish Activity Book
This activity book is the companion book to Our Wish. Join the rabbits as they look for a new home.…
Cooper’s Tale
When two fat cats take over the cheese shop, Cooper the pink mouse suddenly finds himself homeless. The friendship he develops with three homeless children changes all of their lives in ways they never expected.…
One homeless child is one too many
100% cotton t-shirt. Available in sizes S – 3XL Front: One homeless child is one too many Back: Over two million children are homeless in America. Why?…
Did you know that homelessness isn’t just about adults?
Did you know that homelessness isn’t just about adults? Over 2 Million children are homeless in America…
Did you know that homelessness isn’t just about adults?
Did you know that homelessness isn’t just about adults? Over 2 million children are homeless in America…
Over one million Children are Homeless in America
Over one million Children are Homeless in America. Help guarantee their EDUCATION … it may not be their only chance, but it’s their BEST chance!…