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Audiences: Service Providers
Save the Date: Beyond Housing 2020
Beyond Housing 2020: A National Conversation on Child Homelessness and Poverty January 15–17, 2020 Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan New York City Join fellow practitioners, policymakers, and service providers to share new and effective programs, solutions, and policies aimed at reducing poverty and homelessness among children and families in the US. Attend strategy and solution-based interactive…
Bridging the Graduation Gap: Why School Stability is Key for Homeless High School Students
December 2018 Homeless high school students who are not chronically absent and who do not transfer schools during the year graduate at rates similar to their housed peers. Overview High school graduation is key to breaking the cycle of homelessness and ensuring access to opportunity for all students. While four-year graduation rates in New York…
Your Perspectives on Child and Family Homelessness
What We Heard From Survey Responses During Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week By Katie Linek Puello During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH asked for your perspectives on child and family homelessness. We heard from those who work in education, homeless services, government, advocacy, research, faith and community organizations, and concerned citizens about the needs…
Are Homeless High Schoolers Safe At School?
Food Insecurity & NYC’s Homeless Children
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, as a part of Huger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH answered the question, “How does food insecurity impact children experiencing homelessness in my neighborhood?” Thursday’s interactive map detailed food insecurity and student homelessness, with a particular focus on free lunch eligibility and the use of food stamps across every New York…
Student Homelessness & Food Deserts
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, as a part of Huger and Homelessness Awareness Week, ICPH answered the question, “Do homelessness and poor nutrition affect children in my community?” Wednesday’s interactive map explored the overlap between child homelessness and low access to nutritious food. View the interactive map.…
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2018
Homeless children and their families need more than a fixed, safe place to sleep. They need educational supports, food security, and resources for health and well-being. Acknowledging the many challenges faced by homeless families and children is the first step to identifying and servicing their needs. When it comes to meeting the needs of vulnerable…
NAEHCY: Achieving Academic Success for Homeless English Language Learners
10/29/18 | 3:15 PM-4:30 PM ROOM: MALIBU Presenter: Kaitlin Greer In New York City, 1 in every 6 ELL students is homeless. Yet too often, programs treat students in temporary housing and ELLs as distinct groups, putting students at risk of falling through the cracks. In this session, participants will discuss best practices to connect…
NAEHCY: Mental Health Among Homeless Teens
10/28/18 | 2:00 PM-3:15 PM ROOM: CALIFORNIA B Presenter: Amanda Ragnauth This session will explore disparities in mental health outcomes between homeless high school students and their housed classmates. Homeless high schoolers are struggling to not only find a place to sleep, but to meet their mental, emotional, and physical health needs as they pursue…
The Intimate Relationship between Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Domestic violence is a highly emotional issue that affects not only adults, but children as well. Domestic violence not only results in emotional turmoil, but also in social, economic, and housing instability for parents and their children. No community is immune; domestic violence is present in every community across the country. What is not often…