Homeless Youth

What percentage of Chicago students experience homelessness according to the study by UChicago Urban Labs?

• Nearly one in seven

• About one in ten

• Less than one in fifteen

• More than one in five

For how many years has a family been living in a hotel as mentioned in the text?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

What is a major challenge faced by families with children in terms of homelessness?

• Invisible crisis

• Visible crisis

• Inadequate school support

• Lack of public awareness

What kind of support did school districts provide to homeless families?

• Permanent housing

• Employment opportunities

• Free transportation and school materials

• Financial loans

What federal law supports the enrollment and education of homeless students?

• The Every Student Succeeds Act

• The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

• The Homeless Education Program Act

• The No Child Left Behind Act

How did Amelia's situation change nearly four months after the initial interview?

• She moved to another state

• She found a permanent home

• She got a job and a car

• No significant change

What is the main reason for the increase in the number of students identified as living in temporary living situations from January to April 2023?

• Decrease in affordable housing

• Better identification and reporting

• More families losing jobs

• Increased homelessness due to natural disasters

What does the 'care closet' in schools provide?

• Academic tutoring

• Temporary housing

• Basic items and food for students in need

• Financial advice

What is a common misconception about students facing house insecurities?

• They do not attend school regularly

• They are not interested in their studies

• They look a certain way

• They all live in shelters

What new state law is mentioned that will change the collection of data on homeless college students?

• The College Homelessness Act

• The Student Housing Initiative

• A law for better data collection on homeless students

• The Higher Education Support Act