Archive for the 'Homelessness' Category
Making College a Real Aspiration for Homeless Youth: Q & A with Barbara Duffield
As I read through the blogs in November’s Homeless Youth series, I was struck by the obstacles these youth face. In addition to having familial problems and a lack of adequate shelter or sense of security, homeless teens have to tackle the worlds of junior high and high school. This task is daunting enough for [...]
Read More..>>Working with homeless teens & their families in a shelter setting
I had the privilege of case managing homeless families for over four years at an agency called ShelterCare here in Eugene, Oregon. The program I worked at was called Brethren Housing, which provided temporary housing for four families and also single adults with mental illness. Research reports that the primary cause of family homelessness is [...]
Read More..>>Helping Homeless Youth Get Ready for School: The Yellow School Bus Program
Every year, as the end of summer approaches, children look forward to the first day of school. For most youth, this anticipation is accompanied with a shopping trip for new school supplies and a new school wardrobe. They arrive at school wearing new shoes and clothes, with backpacks slung over their shoulders bulging with binders, [...]
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