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Cross reference: Best Practices and Model Programs: Unaccompanied Youth Information by Topic: LGBTQI2-S Homeless Youth (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, or Two-Spirited) Information by Topic: Unaccompanied Youth Unaccompanied Youth NCHE Resources NCHE Youth Poster This poster explains who qualifies as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and lists the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Place these posters in your school or community to generate public awareness. Available in English and Spanish/Disponible en inglés y español Download or order the poster. Other Resources Alaska State Statute: Sec. 25.20.025. Examination and treatment of minors This Alaska state law provides that a minor living apart from his/her parents or legal guardian and managing his/her own financial affairs may consent for his/her own medical and dental services. Read the full text of Sec. 25.20.025. California Government Code 11139.3, as amended by SB198 This amendment to California state law extends access to shelter and housing programs to unemancipated youth under age 18 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless or who have run away from home. Read the full text of SB198. Massachusetts Homeless Education Advisory 2004 - 8: Unaccompanied Youth This advisory of the Massachusetts Department of Education provides guidance to school districts and social service providers in Massachusetts regarding the identification, enrollment, attendance, and success in school of unaccompanied youth as required by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act View the advisory. Missouri Caregiver Authorization Form This form from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education enables a caregiver over the age of 18 to authorize the enrollment and school-related medical care of a minor unaccompanied homeless youth. Download the form. New York State Law: §3209(1)(b)(2) This New York State law establishes that an unaccompanied student may enroll himself or herself "if no parent or person in parental relation is available". Download the law. (See bottom of page 2) Packet for Parents Facing Incarceration This sample packet from Adrian Public Schools in Adrian, MI, provides information to assist parents facing incarceration with making appropriate arrangements for their children. Included in the packet area checklist of tasks for parents facing incarceration, a list of frequently asked questions, a blank power of attorney form, a sample completed power of attorney form, and a flyer about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program. Download the packet. *REACH: Connect Your Children with Education* This video from Hear Us explains the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness, with special emphasis on educating incarcerated parents on how to advocate for their children's education during periods of incarceration. Watch the video. To view .pdf files, you must have the Adobe Reader program, available for free downloading at http://www.adobe.com/ *Clicking on an external link will take you to a non-NCHE webpage or document. The external agency's privacy policy may differ from that of NCHE.


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