Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (2024)

Table of Contents
Case Studies in Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Expectant Parents Experiencing Homelessness The McKinney-Vento Act: Federal Law, Guidance, and Funding Maximize Final ARP-HCY Funds: Quick Spending and Cost Guide The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act (HEASHFY) How to Answer FAFSA Questions About Homelessness FAFSA Referral Form for McKinney-Vento Liaisons State Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness: 2024 Q1 Update The Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Current Trends, Challenges, and Needs Model State Statutes: Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Editable “Know Your Rights” Flyers Overlooked and Almost Out of Time: Pandemic-Era Funds for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Help Homeless Youth Access Housing and Pursue Education Another FAFSA Delay: Implications for Homeless and Foster Youth and Those Who Serve Them Allowable and Strategic Uses of American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Funds Meeting the Transportation Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness Support Health Care for Wisconsin’s Unaccompanied Homeless Youth How to Prep for the 2024-2025 FAFSA Navigating Financial Aid for Homeless Students: A FAFSA Screening Tool for High School Counselors Inform Students about the FAFSA: Use This Email Template Hidden Homelessness in the U.S.: Why Congress Must Change HUD’s Definition of Homelessness to Align With Other Federal Agencies HUD Data Show Dramatic Increase in Families and Youth in Homeless Shelters, Even While Significantly Undercounting Families and Youth Experiencing Homelessness 2023 Federal Policy Review and Looking Ahead to 2024 Identifying Students Experiencing Homelessness State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q3 Update Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness Connecting Our Youngest Children to Early Childhood Partners The FAFSA Simplification Act: Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Youth with Experience in Foster Care New Federal Guidance Urges Expediting ARP-HCY Funds. Now What? Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Students Tips for Preparing for an Independent Financial Aid Interview Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators McKinney-Vento Act: Quick Reference Supporting Children and Youth Displaced by Disasters 20+ Organizations Unite to Urge Education Secretary for Updated Guidance on ARP-HCY Flexing the Flexibility of ARP-HCY Funding Series: Making the Most of Federal Relief Dollars to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness LEA McKinney-Vento Homelessness Policy Checklist Bipartisan Legislation to Help Homeless Children and Youth Reintroduced Referring Young Children to Early Childhood Development Programs: Checklist for Homeless Liaisons Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determination: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA New Federal Guidance on Special Education: Implications for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Awareness and Training Resources Resources to Support Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness Indicators of Homelessness: Awareness Building Tools for Staff Title I Part A: Law, Guidance, and Use of Funds Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College Ensuring Access to Food Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness Immigrant Students: How Schools Can Help State Laws on Minor Consent for Routine Medical Care Why We Use the Phrase “Experiencing Homelessness” State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q2 Update Committee for Education Funding Budget Book: Education for Homeless Children and Youth CDC Data Show Higher Health Risks for High School Students Experiencing Homelessness Steps Toward Solutions: Housing and Transportation Resources Critical Connections: Ensuring Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs) – Higher Education Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Research, Practice, and Advocacy Tools State Laws on Vital Records Child and Youth Homelessness in the United States:Data Profiles State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q1 Update State Laws to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness State Laws to Increase High School Graduation for Students Experiencing Homelessness The Pitfalls of HUD’s Point-in-Time Count for Children, Youth, and Families Seen and Served: How Dedicated Federal Funding Supports the Identification of Students Experiencing Homelessness SHC 2023 Scholars Announced Innovation in Illinois: New Law and Funding Supports Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Left Out of “All In:” Children, Youth, and Families and the Federal Strategic Plan on Homelessness Financial Aid for Youth Who are Homeless (or At Risk of Homelessness) and On Their Own Supporting the Attendance of Students Experiencing Homelessness Tips for Homeless Higher Education Liaisons Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview Infant and Toddler Homelessness Across 50 States: 2021-2022 “Working Harder Just to Be Seen and Heard:” Barriers to Financial Aid for Homeless and Foster Youth Progress and Promise: An Early Look at COVID Relief Funds for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Immigrant Students Experiencing Homelessness: Liaisons’ Strategies Does My Living Situation Meet the Definition of Homelessness? Strategies for Supporting Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness State Laws Supporting College Students Experiencing Homelessness ARP-HCY State Set-Aside Checklist Support Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education: Take Action to Support Two Federal Bills 6 Things to Know About Privacy, FERPA, and Homelessness How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate or ID in Texas: Instructions and the Law How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate or ID in California: Instructions and the Law Congress Passes Final FY2024 Budget SHC 2022 Scholars Announced Documents That Matter: Understanding the Importance of Gathering and Keeping Vital Documents Launching a Program for Food and Housing Insecure College Students: A Step-by-Step Approach How to File Your Taxes for Free and Maximize your Refund I experienced homelessness. Lawmakers, help young Floridians like me find independence Working in Consortia to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness with ARP-HCY Funds How to Use American Rescue Plan Act K-12 Education Funds to Identify and Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness State Laws on Minor Consent for Housing and Related Services Why Florida’s Legislators Should Vote for HB 1577 / SB 1708 — Rebecca’s Testimony SHC Celebrates the Launch of KSU’s CARE Roadmap to Train Colleges to Support Homeless and Foster Youth References

Case Studies in Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Expectant Parents Experiencing Homelessness

Jun 18, 2024

Early Childhood

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (1)

The McKinney-Vento Act: Federal Law, Guidance, and Funding

Jun 4, 2024

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (2)

May 24, 2024

State Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (3)

Maximize Final ARP-HCY Funds: Quick Spending and Cost Guide

May 20, 2024

ARP-HCY

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (4)

The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act (HEASHFY)

May 7, 2024

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (5)

How to Answer FAFSA Questions About Homelessness

May 1, 2024

FAFSA

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (6)

FAFSA Referral Form for McKinney-Vento Liaisons

Apr 19, 2024

FAFSA

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (7)

State Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness: 2024 Q1 Update

Apr 10, 2024

State Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (8)

The Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Current Trends, Challenges, and Needs

Mar 20, 2024

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (9)

Model State Statutes: Youth and Young Adult Homelessness

Mar 2, 2024

State Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (10)

Editable “Know Your Rights” Flyers

Mar 1, 2024

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (11)

Overlooked and Almost Out of Time: Pandemic-Era Funds for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Feb 15, 2024

ARP-HCY

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (12)

Help Homeless Youth Access Housing and Pursue Education

Feb 8, 2024

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (13)

Another FAFSA Delay: Implications for Homeless and Foster Youth and Those Who Serve Them

Feb 7, 2024

FAFSA

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (14)

Allowable and Strategic Uses of American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Funds

Jan 29, 2024

ARP-HCY

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (15)

Meeting the Transportation Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness

Jan 25, 2024

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (16)

Support Health Care for Wisconsin’s Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

Jan 23, 2024

State Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (17)

How to Prep for the 2024-2025 FAFSA

Jan 10, 2024

FAFSA

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (18)

Navigating Financial Aid for Homeless Students: A FAFSA Screening Tool for High School Counselors

Jan 3, 2024

FAFSA

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (19)

Inform Students about the FAFSA: Use This Email Template

Jan 3, 2024

FAFSA

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (20)

Hidden Homelessness in the U.S.: Why Congress Must Change HUD’s Definition of Homelessness to Align With Other Federal Agencies

Dec 19, 2023

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (21)

HUD Data Show Dramatic Increase in Families and Youth in Homeless Shelters, Even While Significantly Undercounting Families and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Dec 18, 2023

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (22)

2023 Federal Policy Review and Looking Ahead to 2024

Dec 13, 2023

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (23)

Identifying Students Experiencing Homelessness

Nov 18, 2023

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (24)

Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Oct 8, 2023

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (26)

Connecting Our Youngest Children to Early Childhood Partners

Oct 4, 2023

Early Childhood

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (27)

The FAFSA Simplification Act: Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Youth with Experience in Foster Care

Sep 25, 2023

FAFSA

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (28)

New Federal Guidance Urges Expediting ARP-HCY Funds. Now What?

Sep 12, 2023

ARP-HCY

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (29)

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Students

Sep 8, 2023

FAFSA

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Tips for Preparing for an Independent Financial Aid Interview

Sep 8, 2023

FAFSA

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Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Written Statement: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators

Sep 8, 2023

FAFSA

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McKinney-Vento Act: Quick Reference

Sep 1, 2023

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (33)

Supporting Children and Youth Displaced by Disasters

Sep 1, 2023

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (34)

20+ Organizations Unite to Urge Education Secretary for Updated Guidance on ARP-HCY

Aug 23, 2023

ARP-HCY

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (35)

Flexing the Flexibility of ARP-HCY Funding Series: Making the Most of Federal Relief Dollars to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness

Aug 17, 2023

ARP-HCY

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (36)

LEA McKinney-Vento Homelessness Policy Checklist

Aug 17, 2023

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (37)

Bipartisan Legislation to Help Homeless Children and Youth Reintroduced

Aug 15, 2023

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (38)

Referring Young Children to Early Childhood Development Programs: Checklist for Homeless Liaisons

Aug 14, 2023

Early Childhood

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (39)

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determination: A Template for Financial Aid Administrators

Aug 8, 2023

FAFSA

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Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA

Aug 7, 2023

FAFSA

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New Federal Guidance on Special Education: Implications for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Aug 7, 2023

Federal Policy

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (42)

Awareness and Training Resources

Aug 1, 2023

Early Childhood

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (43)

Resources to Support Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness

Jul 28, 2023

PreK-12

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Indicators of Homelessness: Awareness Building Tools for Staff

Jul 26, 2023

PreK-12

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Title I Part A: Law, Guidance, and Use of Funds

Jul 20, 2023

PreK-12

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Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College

Jul 12, 2023

Higher Education

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Ensuring Access to Food Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Jun 30, 2023

PreK-12

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Immigrant Students: How Schools Can Help

Jun 5, 2023

PreK-12

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State Laws on Minor Consent for Routine Medical Care

Jun 5, 2023

State Policy

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Why We Use the Phrase “Experiencing Homelessness”

May 12, 2023

PreK-12

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State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q2 Update

May 5, 2023

State Policy

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Committee for Education Funding Budget Book: Education for Homeless Children and Youth

May 5, 2023

Federal Policy

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CDC Data Show Higher Health Risks for High School Students Experiencing Homelessness

May 2, 2023

PreK-12

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Steps Toward Solutions: Housing and Transportation Resources

May 2, 2023

State Policy

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Critical Connections: Ensuring Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

May 1, 2023

Early Childhood

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Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs) – Higher Education

Apr 14, 2023

Higher Education

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Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Research, Practice, and Advocacy Tools

Apr 5, 2023

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (58)

State Laws on Vital Records

Apr 5, 2023

State Policy

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Child and Youth Homelessness in the United States:Data Profiles

Apr 4, 2023

Early Childhood

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (60)

State Policy and Youth Homelessness: 2023 Q1 Update

Feb 21, 2023

State Policy

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State Laws to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Feb 15, 2023

State Policy

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State Laws to Increase High School Graduation for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Feb 15, 2023

State Policy

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The Pitfalls of HUD’s Point-in-Time Count for Children, Youth, and Families

Feb 14, 2023

Federal Policy

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Seen and Served: How Dedicated Federal Funding Supports the Identification of Students Experiencing Homelessness

Feb 7, 2023

PreK-12

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SHC 2023 Scholars Announced

Feb 6, 2023

Youth Leadership

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Innovation in Illinois: New Law and Funding Supports Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education

Jan 30, 2023

Higher Education

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Left Out of “All In:” Children, Youth, and Families and the Federal Strategic Plan on Homelessness

Jan 23, 2023

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Financial Aid for Youth Who are Homeless (or At Risk of Homelessness) and On Their Own

Jan 18, 2023

FAFSA

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Supporting the Attendance of Students Experiencing Homelessness

Jan 13, 2023

PreK-12

Guides, Tip Sheets, Tools and Toolkits (70)

Jan 9, 2023

Higher Education

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Tips for Homeless Higher Education Liaisons

Jan 1, 2023

Higher Education

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Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview

Nov 20, 2022

Higher Education

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Infant and Toddler Homelessness Across 50 States: 2021-2022

Nov 17, 2022

Early Childhood

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“Working Harder Just to Be Seen and Heard:” Barriers to Financial Aid for Homeless and Foster Youth

Sep 30, 2022

FAFSA

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Progress and Promise: An Early Look at COVID Relief Funds for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Aug 10, 2022

ARP-HCY

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Immigrant Students Experiencing Homelessness: Liaisons’ Strategies

Aug 10, 2022

ARP-HCY

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Does My Living Situation Meet the Definition of Homelessness?

Jul 28, 2022

Youth Leadership

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Strategies for Supporting Immigrant and Migrant Students Experiencing Homelessness

Jun 17, 2022

PreK-12

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State Laws Supporting College Students Experiencing Homelessness

Jun 12, 2022

Higher Education

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ARP-HCY State Set-Aside Checklist

Jun 9, 2022

ARP-HCY

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May 15, 2022

Federal Policy

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Support Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education: Take Action to Support Two Federal Bills

May 6, 2022

Federal Policy

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6 Things to Know About Privacy, FERPA, and Homelessness

May 5, 2022

PreK-12

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How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate or ID in Texas: Instructions and the Law

Apr 22, 2022

State Policy

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How to Obtain a Free Birth Certificate or ID in California: Instructions and the Law

Apr 22, 2022

State Policy

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Apr 22, 2022

State Policy

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Apr 22, 2022

State Policy

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Apr 5, 2022

Early Childhood

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Congress Passes Final FY2024 Budget

Apr 4, 2022

Federal Policy

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SHC 2022 Scholars Announced

Mar 23, 2022

Youth Leadership

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Documents That Matter: Understanding the Importance of Gathering and Keeping Vital Documents

Mar 15, 2022

Youth Leadership

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Launching a Program for Food and Housing Insecure College Students: A Step-by-Step Approach

Mar 15, 2022

Higher Education

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How to File Your Taxes for Free and Maximize your Refund

Mar 11, 2022

Youth Leadership

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I experienced homelessness. Lawmakers, help young Floridians like me find independence

Mar 11, 2022

Youth Leadership

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Working in Consortia to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness with ARP-HCY Funds

Mar 10, 2022

ARP-HCY

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How to Use American Rescue Plan Act K-12 Education Funds to Identify and Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Mar 8, 2022

ARP-HCY

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State Laws on Minor Consent for Housing and Related Services

Feb 12, 2022

State Policy

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Why Florida’s Legislators Should Vote for HB 1577 / SB 1708 — Rebecca’s Testimony

Feb 1, 2022

Youth Leadership

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SHC Celebrates the Launch of KSU’s CARE Roadmap to Train Colleges to Support Homeless and Foster Youth

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