Press Release from Florida Campaign to End Homelessness
Florida Ranks 42nd of 50 States in Child Homelessness
Higher Education and Homeless Youth Fact Sheets
- Recommended Practices in Transitioning Unaccompanied Homeless Youth into Higher Education
- Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Tip Sheet
- Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Verification
- Life Skills and Job Training Programs
- Ongoing Youth Programs and Services
Training
For sensitivity training on GLBTQ Youth, please contact:
Carla Silva
GLBTQ Youth Alliance
305-899-8087
For training concerning paths to legal immigration for youth under the age of 18, please contact:
Michelle Abarca, Esq.
Americans for Immigrant Justice
305-573-1106, X 1680
Recent News
On February 28, 2011 more than 50 local leaders gathered together to discuss how to prevent youth homelessness in our community. The Miami Coalition for the Homeless convened the meeting to bring together advocates and experts in child welfare, shelter/ housing, law enforcement, public health, education, and supportive services. The law firm of Greenberg Traurig generously hosted the discussion. Stay tuned for more detailed reports from the meeting, and for information about future events.
Getting Help
Miami-Dade County Homeless Assistance
Call (877) 994-HELP or (305) 375-CARE
Miami-Dade County Housing Resources
Stand Up For Kids - Miami, NEST drop-in centers
Psychological First Aid for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Protections for Child Victims of Human Trafficking - Info Kit
Florida Department of Children and Families
Legal Services Providers in South Florida
Self-Help Materials on Legal Rights
Legal Services of Greater Miami
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
U of Miami School of Law Children & Youth Law Clinic
Prevention Strategies
Housing + High School = Success
The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Housing solutions for families and youth
National Center for Housing & Child Welfare
Community Initiatives
Connected by 25
10 Reasons for Integrating Trauma-Informed Approaches in Programs for Runaway and Homeless Youth
Hollywood Homeless Youth Partnership
Funding
New Funding for Homeless Youth Services and Housing
The National Alliance to End Homelessness
The National Network for Youth
Definitions
Reports
Florida Plan to End Child Homelessness
State of Homelessness in America
National Alliance to End Homelessness
America’s Youngest Outcasts: State Report Card on Child Homelessness (Florida)
The National Center on Family Homelessness
Education of Homeless Children & Youth: The Guide to Their Rights
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty
Take Action
End Child Homelessness Campaign
Be an Effective Youth Advocate
