Homeless Education Advocacy Manual

Disaster Edition

The Homeless Education Advocacy Manual: Disaster Edition is designed to encourage and assist advocates working with displaced students who are seeking access to educational services.

In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast region of the

United States. For many families, efforts to fully recover and return to normalcy will take years.  Other children and youth will be affected by future hurricanes and other disasters.

This manual will guide advocates through the steps necessary to help homeless displaced students overcome the obstacles they face.

Connecting children to educational services is important even in times of crisis.  Schools can provide students with important services such as free meals and counseling. They may also form a connection point for volunteers, organizations, and agencies that want to offer clothing, toiletries, school supplies, toys, and other forms of assistance.

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