Homelessness is a devastating circumstance for any child or youth; but for youth on their own, the stresses of homelessness are multiplied. The number of challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness on their own puts these students at risk of dropping out or school failure. A video interview will be shown of a young adult that experienced homelessness in high school and what lessons we can learn from it. Best practices for supporting these most vulnerable students will be shared and discussed.
Audience: Homeless Program, Truancy Caseworker, Social Worker
