Youth Emergency Shelter offers 16 bunk beds though there are more children in need of shelter. Someone seeking shelter should dial 211 to speak to someone for information and recommendations. Boyle Street Community Services also support.
Amy M. Hightower has written: 'Meeting the educational needs of homeless children and youth' -- subject(s): Services for, Homeless children, Education, Homeless students
Patricia A. Cruise has written: '\\' -- subject(s): Runaway teenagers, Homeless children, Runaway children, Abandoned children, Covenant House (New York, N.Y.), Social work with youth, Case studies, Church work with youth, Catholic Church '\\' -- subject(s): Runaway teenagers, Homeless children, Runaway children, Abandoned children, Covenant House (New York, N.Y.), Social work with youth, Case studies, Church work with youth, Catholic Church
Youth homelessness and family breakdown are separate concepts that are linked by cause and effect. Homeless children are often the result of the breakdown of the family unit.
look up homeless intervention program where you live... you may find what you are looking for, or try youth emergency services... good luck!
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires public schools to provide educational rights and protections for homeless children and youth. This federal law ensures that homeless students have access to free public education, transportation to their school of origin, and support services to help them succeed academically. It aims to remove barriers to education for these students and promote their stability and well-being.
Frank Maas has written: 'On the outside' -- subject(s): Homeless persons, Homeless youth, Housing, Services for, Youth
There have been lots of studies around homeless youth; the number of LGBT youth who are homeless is around 42% at one of the highest estimates. A study by Homeless Link in 2010 found that about 7% of people using homelessness services were LGBT.
Both include suffering of people. The unemployed and the homeless youth both shared: looking for jobs and having a decent place to live.
It is estimated that of all homeless people, half are children under the age of 18.
Approximately 70% of homeless and runaway children come from fatherless homes. This statistic highlights the significant impact that the absence of a father figure can have on children's stability and well-being. Various factors associated with fatherlessness, such as economic instability and lack of emotional support, contribute to the increased risk of homelessness among these youth.
Rachel Pfeffer has written: 'Surviving the streets' -- subject(s): Punk culture, Street youth, Homeless youth, Social conditions, Young women, Homeless girls
Yes there are youth hostels which take in homeless kids or troubled kids with family or other issues