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Donworth, M. Kristin – Momentum, 1992
Describes the Rainbow Connection Summer Program for preschool homeless children in White Plains/Elmsford, New York. The five-week program involves children between three and five years old, providing free transportation and meals. Activities include games, crafts, and other means of promoting self-esteem and responsibility. Examines funding,…
Descriptors: Catholic Educators, Homeless People, Outcomes of Education, Preschool Education
Harms, Thelma, Ed.; Ray, Adele Richardson, Ed.; Rolandelli, Pam, Ed. – 1998
This book provides useful "how-to" information to help shelters create a safe, healthful, and supportive environment for their youngest residents. The chapters of the book are: (1) "The Effects of Homelessness on Children and Families" (Janice Molnar); (2) "Children and Domestic Violence: Recognizing Effects and Building…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Battered Women, Child Caregivers, Childhood Needs
Download full textMcCall, Kathleen P. – 1990
This report reviews a variety of approaches for working with homeless students. Information was gathered from state Coordinators of Education for Homeless Children and Youth, regional coordinators of homeless programs, and national and local organizations. The programs described are organized into five categories. The first concerns educating…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
Goetz, Kathy, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1992
This newsletter issue focuses on collaborating and coordinating services to assist families in stressful situations such as being afflicted with AIDS, being homeless, and experiencing intervention from child protection authorities. The newsletter includes the following articles: (1) "Finding Sources of Public Funding for Your Family Resource…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Welfare, Cognitive Style, Coping
Zeldin, Shepherd; Bogart, Joanne – 1990
This report profiles 15 programs that are providing education and support services to homeless students. These programs have been selected from over 40 nominations from state homeless coordinators and from national organizations concerned with services to the homeless. The profiled programs were selected on the basis of innovative educational…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Programs, Cooperative Programs, Educational Innovation
Kwartler, Trish Johnson – 1993
Based on the conviction that interaction with homeless people can erode negative stereotypes and be a contributing part of a teacher education curriculum, students enrolled in an Early Childhood Education (ECE) course at Kent State University were allowed to substitute an observation of children at a homeless shelter for other course requirements.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Needs, Elementary School Teachers
Posner, Marc – 1993
This volume is a guide to providing effective Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and substance abuse prevention services to runaway and homeless youth. The guide is based on current research and the best programs in this field. Chapters 1 and 2 summarize what is known about runaway and homeless youth, the services these youth require if they are…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Case Studies, Crisis Intervention
Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Boston. – 1989
This report outlines the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' plan to address the educational needs of homeless children and youth, as required by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The major purpose of the plan is to guide local education agencies and supply them with resources as they attempt to meet the educational needs of homeless…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
