How McKinney-Vento Liaisons Help Children Who Are Homeless
 A stable place to attend school can help mitigate the impact of homelessness. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires each school district to identify a liaison between homeless students and the school system. These liaisons are a critical link in helping students access the support they need to succeed in the classroom. Originally showcased in America's Youngest Outcasts, this article examines case studies in California and New Mexico. Continue reading... |
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Dr. Ellen Bassuk Honored by the American Psychological Association
On August 13, Dr. Ellen Bassuk, President of The National Center on Family Homelessness, was honored with the Distinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy Award from the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. Bassuk is a leading clinician, researcher, and advocate on behalf of homeless families and individuals. At the forefront of homelessness for three decades, she has pioneered seminal work on understanding violence, trauma, and mental illness in the lives of homeless families and children. This award is presented annually to those who have made significant contributions to advocacy on behalf of children, youth, and families. Dr. Bassuk felt privileged to receive this award from the APA. |
Book Review: Without a Net - Middle Class and Homeless (with Kids) in America
 Corey Beach, Policy Analyst for the Campaign to End Child Homelessness, reviewed Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (with Kids) in America, for SAMHSA's Homelessness Resource Center. The book presents the true story of Michelle Kennedy, a young mother working to support her family while experiencing homelessness. Her story represents the struggle of families across the country who go to sleep each night without the safety of their own home. Read the review. |
| Free Webcast: Creating a Culture of Good Supervision
Effective supervision contributes directly to achieving a non-profit's organizational mission. It is critical to maintaining a productive staff in the face of shifting and competing priorities. An organizational culture that values supervision helps everyone - supervisors and staff - be more effective. This September 14th webcast will explore the value of supervision, share the characteristics of effective supervision, and offer specific tools to move an organization in that direction. Learn more. |
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Take Action!
Job Opening: The Campaign to End Child Homelessness is seeking a Washington, D.C.-based Policy Director. Learn more.
Read The News Journal article, More Children Homeless in Delaware, featuring Dr. Ellen Bassuk and The National Center on Family Homelessness.
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