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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🎓 Our Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program is specifically for youth who have experienced homelessness. It provides financial support and a strong community of peers and staff. Learn about the program & apply before June 2nd! ➡️ SchoolHouseConnection.org/Scholarship 🎙️https://youtu.be/nksxrXU7DuE

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A Scholarship for Homeless Students That Feels Like Community

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Homelessness compounds hardship. When homelessness is hidden, it is underestimated. When it is underestimated, it is under-addressed. The data show why persistence gaps remain. Get the full picture in this new report from SchoolHouse Connection in partnership with Trellis Strategies: bit.ly/3MrpCax

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Conversations around financial aid eligibility and immigration status are top of mind for so many right now. Too many students are feeling confusion or opting out from the FAFSA altogether out of fear. This webinar replay provides clarity! 👉 schoolhouseconnection.org/webinar/unde...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🙋 Are you looking for guidance on navigating financial aid for immigrant and mixed-status students experiencing homelessness? Situations can be very complex. That’s why we put together this practical guide for counselors and financial aid professionals. Get the guide! 🔗 bit.ly/4afJCWu

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

📣 Registration is open for National Network for Youth's 2026 National Summit on Youth Homelessness + Hill Day, on March 12-13 in D.C. SchoolHouse Connection is sponsoring the Education Track and we invite you to join us! 🎟️ Register now — regular rates end Feb 1. 🔗 bit.ly/4qrtpmI

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

What if…the hardest part of the school day wasn’t the homework…but the hunger? We asked our Scholars: How did being hungry affect your school day? Here is what they shared. bit.ly/49GU3Rn

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

In 2025, SHC’s Communications team expanded national reach, strengthened policy messaging, elevated youth and policymaker voices, and supported the field during moments of significant uncertainty. See more impact in our 2025 Year-in-Review. 👉 schoolhouseconnection.org/about/year-i...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

In 2025, SHC’s Youth Leadership and Scholarship (YLS) program provided direct support to our incredible scholars nationwide — expanding stability, persistence, and leadership opportunities at every step. Year-in-Review 👉https://schoolhouseconnection.org/about/year-in-review/2025-year-in-review#yls

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

SHC partnered with legislators & advocates in a dozen states in 2025 to eliminate barriers to identification, housing, health care, and education for children and youth experiencing homelessness—and ensuring laws translated into real access. Year-in-Review: schoolhouseconnection.org/about/year-i...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

In one of the most volatile federal policy years on record, SHC’s Federal Policy team advocated for protecting core educational rights for students experiencing homelessness while keeping the field grounded with clarity. See all Year-in-Review highlights: schoolhouseconnection.org/about/year-i...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

In 2025, SchoolHouse Connection expanded its higher ed impact—supporting campuses, financial aid offices, and students through FAFSA challenges and basic needs barriers. Explore Higher Education team highlights, plus those of all SHC teams, in our full 2025 Year-in-Review. 👉 bit.ly/4pIn7Pl

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

In 2025, SHC’s PreK–12 team strengthened partnerships nationwide to improve student identification, reduce absenteeism, sustain Title I supports, and expand capacity for BIE schools. Explore more PreK–12 impact and highlights from every SHC team in our 2025 Year-in-Review. 👉 bit.ly/3KVR13t

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In 2025, SHC expanded early childhood supports nationwide, including the first national Family Shelter Community of Practice and Thrive From the Start—helping young children experiencing homelessness. Explore more early childhood team impact in our 2025 Year-in-Review. 👉 bit.ly/49em182

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

In Q3 of 2025, states continued advancing legislation to support children and youth experiencing homelessness – across PreK–12, higher education, vital documents access, transportation, and health care. ➡️ Get the Full Q3 State Policy Advocacy Updates: schoolhouseconnection.org/article/stat...

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State Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness: 2025 Q3 Update

Explore key state bills from Q3 2025 advancing support for children and youth experiencing homelessness, plus SHC’s role in shaping policy across the country.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Top 10 FAFSA questions we receive from high school counselors and liaisons. This guide breaks down what you need to know about supporting unaccompanied homeless youth through the FAFSA process. 🔗 Download the resource: schoolhouseconnection.org/wp-content/u...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

📣 Now available in 16 languages — download and customize our McKinney-Vento public awareness flyer templates! Help get the word out about the rights of students experiencing homelessness. 👉 schoolhouseconnection.org/article/flye...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Ever wonder what the U.S. Department of Education is legally required to do for students experiencing homelessness — and why it matters? This post breaks down responsibilities under the McKinney-Vento Act in plain language. 🔗 bit.ly/4p6RL4b 📌 Bookmark & 📨 Share

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Our updated FAFSA Screening Tool and Checklist for High School Counselors features a step-by-step tool and checklist to help determine if students are experiencing homelessness or in foster care, along with next steps to keep them on track with completing the FAFSA. bit.ly/42AMyZM

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Thanks to the Imagine Learning Foundation, SchoolHouse Connection and Attendance Works are taking our national initiative to boost homeless attendance rates to the next level—being named Signature Grant recipients for the second year! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4jbIJjF

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Download this Prek-12 Resources one-pager! This is a really useful reference to share with your team and network as you get back into the swing of things this Fall. 📄 bit.ly/3JZHw2o 💯 For (even) more guidance, tips, tools, and supports, visit our PreK-12 page: bit.ly/44fUfWo

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

This back-to-school season, we’ve refreshed three key pages to better meet your needs. 👇 1️⃣ Get the funding guide: bit.ly/4glOivz 2️⃣ Start training and supporting school staff: bit.ly/47IM1bo 3️⃣ Start improving awareness and identification: bit.ly/47HRCig

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

New to your role as a Homeless Liaison? You don’t have to figure it out on your own! That’s why we created the Homeless Liaison Resource Hub: your go-to toolkit for everything you need to make an impact. 👉 bit.ly/4cN6tHb Your role is critical. And we’re here to make sure you succeed.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

👇 We've created 3 NEW resources to support your work! Check them out, bookmark them, then pass them along to your colleages and network. 1️⃣ bit.ly/3VjfGk2 2️⃣ bit.ly/4nua5Dy 3️⃣ bit.ly/4n1C4KS

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🚸 Over 554K young children birth through age six are experiencing homelessness and missing out on critical early learning programs — Our Early Childhood Referrals Checklist is designed to help K12 liaisons change that. 🔗 See the checklist 👉 bit.ly/3yHFFdj

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Our Early Childhood page is packed with resources for supporting and serving infants and toddlers experiencing homelessness. Download this one-pager for quick access to links! 📄 bit.ly/4nrYrt0 For a deeper dive, visit our Early Childhood page: bit.ly/3SViNhl

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

SHC’s Erin Patterson and Sarah Vrabic share insights and context from SchoolHouse Connection’s second annual report on infant and toddler homelessness across the U.S. Check it out and share it with your network! youtu.be/ALa7v4WY5Wo Dive into the full report here: bit.ly/4cZHpOw

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Here are 5 Early Childhood resources to bookmark today! 1️⃣ bit.ly/3RSU1xe 2️⃣ bit.ly/3AAucg5 3️⃣ bit.ly/3IhljMF 4️⃣ bit.ly/3S0zI1m 5️⃣ bit.ly/3yHFFdj

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

📣 Tomorrow — Kick off the school year with SchoolHouse Connection’s first webinar in a 4-part Back To School series! Learn the McKinney-Vento basics, best practices, and tools to support students experiencing homelessness. Perfect for new and experienced liaisons alike. ✍️ bit.ly/4nr2C8n

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

In under 60 seconds, SHC's Erin Patterson breaks down 3 misconceptions about child and youth homelessness she sees most often. 👉 youtube.com/shorts/dhuaG... ▶️ Catch the full webinar replay: youtu.be/38_hH3E935Q 📊 See the data on infant and toddler homelessness: bit.ly/4cZHpOw

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3 Misconceptions of Infant & Toddler Homelessness | SchoolHouse Connection

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Last week, we shared many Higher Education back-to-school resources. Download this one-pager for easy access to all those links and more. And be sure to share with your team and network! 📄 bit.ly/467fDNb For more, visit our Higher Education page: bit.ly/4768pJB

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

📣 Calling all higher education professionals: join our 2025–26 Higher Education Homeless Liaison Learning Network to connect with peers nationwide, share best practices, and strengthen support for students experiencing homelessness. Apply by September 30th, 2025 👉 bit.ly/47m1r5j

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2025 Homeless Higher Education Liaison Learning Network Interest Form

Thank you for expressing interest in the 2024 Homeless Higher Education Liaison Learning Network! This informal network was created as a space to learn and share with one another. We appreciate all the feedback you have provided as we enter our third...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Here are 10 reminders (shared by youth) when connecting with students experiencing homelessness 👉 bit.ly/3JJWIk7 🎥 Watch to hear these students’ voices. 🔁 Share this with your network.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Explore state laws that help college students experiencing homelessness succeed, from housing support and tuition waivers to FAFSA access improvements. 👉 bit.ly/46j9te7

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State Laws Supporting College Students Experiencing Homelessness

Learn how state legislatures support college students experiencing homelessness with a summary of relevant existing laws.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🎓 💡 **Recently updated** Our Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College series is a robust resource of ideas and insights—highlighting best practices from institutions across the country. 🔗 👉 bit.ly/3WZUOyH

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Youth experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to higher education. Learn how institutions, communities, and policies are addressing these challenges and supporting student success. 👉 Get the Overview: bit.ly/4nd5q8X

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Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview

Youth experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to higher education. Learn how institutions, communities, and policies are addressing these challenges and supporting student success.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Here are 10 reasons to bookmark our FAFSA page 📌 schoolhouseconnection.org/fafsa Supporting students experiencing homelessness through the FAFSA process is complex. That’s where our comprehensive, one-stop FAFSA resource page comes in!

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Explaining how federal education programs support students experiencing homelessness can feel complicated. We made it simple. ✅ Learn the essentials, then share with your network. 🔗 👉https://schoolhouseconnection.org/article/the-foundation-for-success-how-federal-programs-rely-on-mckinney-vento.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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Youth Homelessness and Higher Education: An Overview

Youth experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to higher education. Learn how institutions, communities, and policies are addressing these challenges and supporting student success.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Do you work with children or youth who may be experiencing unstable living situations? Understanding the federal education definition of homelessness is key to helping young people access the resources they need. Sare this resource with the youth you serve! schoolhouseconnection.org/article/am-i...

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Does My Living Situation Meet the Definition of Homelessness?

Find out if your living situation meets the homeless definition. Get help accessing education and resources now.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

📣 Our team is in full back-to-school mode with a powerhouse lineup of webinars designed to equip liaisons, school staff, and advocates for children and youth experiencing homelessness with the tools and strategies to make an immediate impact. Sign up and learn more: bit.ly/3HJ8iLw

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

"Education is everything. If you don’t have that, there’s no way out.” Shakara’s underscores how school provides hope + stability for youth experiencing homelessness—especially the 700K+ unaccompanied youth in the U.S. 👉 SchoolHouseConnection.org/YouthOnTheirOwn 🎥 youtube.com/shorts/kltDP...

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Her Journey Out of Hidden Homelessness Through Education

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

"I will never forget the way she saw me as a person." When Iyanu’s teacher found out he was homeless, her genuine care made him feel seen — at a time when so much felt uncertain. That moment still stays with him today, as a Harvard student and advocate. 🎥 Hear his full story: youtu.be/RZiZee6d6BQ

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Now at Harvard After Experiencing Homelessness, Education Changed His Life | SchoolHouse Connection

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

700K+ young people 13–17 experience homelessness on their own in the U.S. What are their legal protections? Why are these youth on their own? How can you best support them? Our new Youth On Their Own resource page answers these questions and many more. 👉 schoolhouseconnection.org/youthontheir...

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Youth On Their Own

Millions of youth experience homelessness on their own each year, facing serious risks without the support of a parent or guardian. This page explains who these young people are, why they may be on th...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

6 Things to Know About Privacy, FERPA & Homelessness 🛑📚 Protecting student info is more than legal—it’s essential for trust + access. Here’s how FERPA + McKinney-Vento intersect. 🔗 schoolhouseconnection.org/article/6-th...

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6 Things to Know About Privacy, FERPA, and Homelessness

Use this resource to ensure success for students experiencing homelessness within FERPA and McKinney-Vento Act compliance.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

" No matter what side of the aisle you're on, people are looking for ways to take care of our next generation." SD State Rep. @erikmuckey.bsky.social shares how bipartisan collaboration led to the overwhelming passage of legislation supporting youth experiencing homelessness.

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South Dakota Representative Erik Muckey on Bipartisan Vital Documents Win for Homeless Youth

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 26-3 to advance $129M in dedicated funding for homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Act—rejecting a proposal to eliminate the program via block grant. This bipartisan move sends a powerful message: stable, targeted support matters.

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Senate Committee Advances EHCY Funding, Rejects Block Grant

The Senate Committee rejects EHCY elimination, preserving $129M in funding. Learn what’s next and what else is included in the FY2026 education bill.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

📣 WEBINAR NEXT WEEK: Federal Policy Update on Child & Youth Homelessness — Aug 5, 2025, 1:30 PM ET. Hear updates on FY26 funding, executive actions, & H.R. 1’s impact. Co-hosted w/ @nn4youth.bsky.social. ✍️ Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Our support for children, youth, and their families experiencing homelessness is unwavering. Through ebbs in policy, funding, challenges, and wins of states and districts, we are here. 👉 Liaison resource hub: bit.ly/4cN6tHb 👉 Join our newsletter! SchoolHouseConnection.org/Newsletter.

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Resources for New Homeless Education Liaisons

A resource hub designed to help new homeless education liaisons carry out their responsibilities and find inspiration and support.

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SchoolHouse Connection @schoolhouseconn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Selected for FAFSA ID verification? If you're supporting students through this or are a student facing it yourself, here's what you need to know. 👉 bit.ly/4o2VDmS Supporting identity verification is one more way we can help ensure access to education for all.

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I’ve Been Selected for Financial Aid ID Verification—What Do I Do?

This page explains what ID verification means, how it’s different from an unaccompanied homeless youth determination, and the steps you can take if you’re selected. We also provide resources to help y...

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