Module 7: Building Relationships with Families
Explore the concepts of family engagement and how to engage families experiencing homelessness. Learn to apply these strategies using real-life scenarios.
Module 6: Enhancing Program Access and Participation for Children Experiencing Homelessness
Learn the seven strategies to expedite enrollment into early childhood and school-age care services. Also, explore how to enhance participation and continuity of care for children experiencing homelessness.
Module 4: Determining a Family's Homeless Situation
Find out how to determine if a family's situation meets the federal definition of "homeless" for children and youth. Learn to use respectful, strengths-based strategies to learn more about a family's living situation.
Module 5: Identifying and Reaching Out to Families Experiencing Homelessness
Identifying and reaching families experiencing homelessness require planned and active efforts. They are also essential for children and families' access to early childhood and school-age child care programs. Learn how to identify and reach out to families experiencing homelessness. Discover local- and state-level partners you can connect with to enhance efforts in these areas.
Helping Families Prepare for Income Changes Throughout the Year
Watch this webinar to learn how to partner with families to budget for the long-term and increase their savings.
Module 3: Understanding the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act's Definition of "Homeless"
Learn why it is important for professionals to understand the definition of "homeless children and youth," in their work with families. The definition is included in Section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. § 11435a(2)].
Module 2: Understanding Family Homelessness
In this overview, understand more about family homelessness.
Earned Income Tax Credit and Other Refundable Tax Credits
Explore resources about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax benefit for low-income individuals and families.
Supporting Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Enhance your knowledge around family homelessness and discover the importance of the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act's definition of homelessness as it refers to children and youth.
Module 1: Overview of Family Homelessness
In this overview, learn more about family homelessness.