Homeless Students and Families

What does homelessness mean?

• Living in motels

• Living in emergency or transitional shelters

• Using a primary nighttime residence

• All of the above

What is the legislation called to assist homeless students and their families?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• Matthew Shepard Act

• McKinney Vento Act

• Brett's Law

Homeless students have disproportionately high rates of ________ compared to their housed counterparts

• Emotional problems

• Asthma

• Chronic Health Conditions

• All of the Above

What does doubled-up mean?

• Living with someone else (another family)

• Sharing a room with a sibling

• Living in a double-wide trailer

• Not having a house or car

Public schools are the only institutions that are legally mandated to identify and serve children who are homeless.

• True

• False

Who collects census data of homeless students attending public schools?

• National Center on Family Homelessness

• U.S. Department of Education

• National Center for Homeless Education

• White House

What character trait is associated with better outcomes for homeless students?

• Resilience

• Avoidance

• Optimism

• Humorous