Enhance your knowledge around family homelessness and the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act’s definition of “homeless” as it refers to children and youth. Review other relevant federal regulations for Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)-subsidized programs.
This interactive learning series is intended for professionals in Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care, including early childhood and school-age child care providers, CCDF Lead Agency or designated entity staff, and other key stakeholders. Learn how to identify families experiencing homelessness, conduct community outreach, and much more.
- Caring for the Health and Wellness of Those Experiencing Homelessness (PDF)
- National Center for Homeless Education
- McKinney-Vento Definition of Homelessness
- Home Is Where the Love Is: Homelessness, Children and Families- Vlog with video and resources Feb 2018
- Sesame Street in Communities: Family Homelessness
Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Sesame Street is here for you with activities and tips available in English and Spanish. Customize your experience by selecting the role that best describes you: “Parent/Caregiver” or “Provider.” - Sesame Street in Communities: Home Is (Video) Dec 2018
In this Sesame Street Workshop video, children share their experiences of home and homelessness. Their optimism and resilience supports the theme, “Home is where the love is.”