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Introductions Briarpatch Youth Services
Tyler Schueffner Madison Metropolitan School District
Amy Noble
Youth HomelessnessApproximately 1.3 million homeless youth living unsupervised on the streets, in abandoned buildings, with friends or with strangers.
… families with children are among the fastest growing segments of the homeless population…
…3 common reasons for youth homelessness… family conflict, economic problems, exiting foster care and other
public systems
A study by the DHHS found 46% of runaway and homeless youth had been physically abused and 17% were forced into unwanted sexual activity by a family or household member
It is estimated that 5,000 unaccompanied youth die each year as a result of assault, illness, or suicide
School Identification UY 2012 - 13
• Wisconsin school
districts identified 2,054
• U.S. schools identified
75,940 in that same year
• 6% of all homeless students are UY
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (2001)
Written to protect the rights of students who are homeless
Law is designed to: provide equal access to
educational services reduce barriers to
enrollment, attendance, and academic achievement
State Coordinator - DPIDesignate Homeless Liaison in every school district
Definition of homelessness Lacking Fixed Regular Adequate Night Time Residence
Rights of homeless youth and families Immediate Enrollment w/o Documents School of Origin or Residence Transportation Supplies, Physical/Mental Health and Dental referrals
Public awareness and collaboration
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (2001)
Victims of Violence
Perpetrators of Crime
Delinquency & Arrest
Gang Involvement
Truancy & School Failure
Trafficking
Trauma/Grief/PTSD
Health Problems/ HIV & other STIs
Substance Abuse
*The Risks
Make Room For Youth
This film has won 2 national awards, one for the content and one for the quality of the production!
MRFY Film
Tools
Check lists and ResourcesUY Safety ChecklistUY Initial ChecklistUY Resources WI and USUY Resources Local to Dane CountyWhat Youth Want You to KnowNAEHCY videos etc.
google drive access for tools
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