McKinney Act's Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program

By Melanie Wilson, M.S.W., & Alison Houghton, M.S.W.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 3, 2001, Pages 11

Abstract:

This program affirms that homeless children and youth have the same right to a free, appropriate public education as other students, and seeks to lower barriers to this education.

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This article can be found in the issue:

Homeless Youth

The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 8, Number 3, 2001

This issue explores the effects of homelessness on adolescent development, the educational needs of middle school homeless students, and how professionals can help homeless youth. As one prfoessional who works with youth stated, "This edition has become required reading for all staff."

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