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1 What Educators Can Do: Homeless Children and Youth by Barbara L. Driver, Henrico County Public Schools Paula M. Spady, The College of William and Mary In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education Info . Brief No. 2 2000 , revi sed 2004, and 2 0 13 You might not realize it, but you may have children who are experiencing homelessness in your school. think of this population, we mos t often envision children living in shelters in large cities. We fail to realize that students living in doubled – up accommodations, campgrounds, motels, and in rural shelters may be considered homeless as well. During the past t hree decades, large numbers of children have experienced homelessness. Media coverage, advocacy efforts, and the passage of federal legislation to protect the educational rights of children and youth who are homeless, and the efforts of local homeless education liaisons have increas ed awareness among educators of the important role schools can play in supporting children without stable homes. Teachers play a vital role in ensuring these children are appropriately identified, have access to educational programs, and that they meet wit h success in the classroom. Recognizing who is homeless remains a challenge. Some families choose not to describe themselves as homeless. Families may be reluctant to share their homeless condition due to discomfort with their current living situation. T hey may fear that their children will be moved to another school or stigmatized by thoughtless remarks. In addition, parents may not attempt to enroll their children, assuming they would not have the necessary documents. Parents may not realize that they h ave protections under federal legislation, the McKinney – Vento Homeless Assistance Act Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act. This information brief offer s suggestions for identifying homeless children in your school and working with these stu dents more effectively. Joseph, age 9. Wellsboro, PA HUD Poster Contest 1999 Possible Signs of Homelessness History of attending many schools Inadequate or inappropriate clothing for the weather Hunger and hoarding food Hostility and anger Needy behavio r (seeking attention) or withdrawn behavior Poor hygiene and grooming Lack of preparation for class Sleeping in class While these signs could indicate many other problems, they provide a basis for further exploration and discussion.
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