- Raises awareness about students who experience homelessness
- Provides resources and guidance for working with schools, families, and communities
- Demystifies supports available for out of school time (OST) service providers
- Reviews strategies to ensure the preservation of dignity while advocating for students
- Audits district-, school-, and community-based practices to ensure equitable access.
Preparing for Summer: What Programming and Supports Benefit Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Date of the event: December 07, 2023
Guests: Kailanya Brailey, Christina Dukes, Nikevia Thomas, Jessica Webster
Description - The webinar series “Are ALL the Children Well? 2.0” concluded with “Preparing for Summer: What Programming and Supports Benefit Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness” on December 7, 2023. In this webinar participants: Recognized risk factors for students experiencing homelessness and transient families as they transition into the summer Discovered local summer resources and […]
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How Can We Support Students Experiencing Homelessness in Preparation for and Transition to Postsecondary Education?
Date of the event: September 21, 2023
Guests: Kailanya Brailey, Christina Dukes, Nikevia Thomas, Jessica Webster
Description - The webinar series “Are ALL the Children Well? 2.0” continued with “How Can We Support Students Experiencing Homelessness in Preparation for and Transition to Postsecondary Education?” on September 21, 2023. Through a presentation on policies and practices that can support students experiencing homelessness in preparation for and transition to postsecondary education, participants: Recognized […]
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How Can We Support Unaccompanied Migrant Youth? Recognition, Reunification, and Resources
Date of the event: August 17, 2023
Guests: Kailanya Brailey, Kerri Hutchins, Karen Rice, Kathi Sheffel, Nikevia Thomas, Jessica Webster
Description - The webinar series “Are ALL the Children Well? 2.0” continued with “How Can We Support Unaccompanied Migrant Youth? Recognition, Reunification, and Resources” on August 17, 2023. Through a presentation on policies and practices that can support and welcome unaccompanied migrant youth, participants: Learned to identify signs that a youth is unaccompanied Explored effective […]
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Aging Out of Foster Care: How do we mitigate the risk of homelessness for students transitioning out of foster care?
Date of the event: June 22, 2023
Guests: Kailanya Brailey, Sara Bigley, Angelina Romano, Jessica Webster, Nikevia Thomas, Jessica Yepez Rufino
Description - The webinar series “Are ALL the Children Well? 2.0” continued with “Aging Out of Foster Care: How do we mitigate the risk of homelessness for students transitioning out of foster care?” on June 22, 2023. Through a panel presentation on policies and practices that can support former youth in foster care as they […]
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Beyond the Coat Drive: What do youth experiencing homelessness REALLY need?
Date of the event: May 11, 2023
Guests: Rita Perez, Jordyn Roark, Nikevia Thomas, Anthony, Conrad, Tara
Description - The “Are ALL the Children Well?” webinar series continued with five additional sessions titled “Are ALL the Children Well? 2.0.” The first of these, “Beyond the Coat Drive: Understanding the True Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness,” was held on May 11, 2023. By centering the voices of youth with lived experiences through a […]
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Are ALL the Children Well? A Community of Practice Part Two
Date of the event: August 17, 2022
Guests: Yatisha Blythe, Kailanya Brailey, Jessica Grotevant Webster, Emilia Guevara, Lily Klam, Ian Rashleigh McNally, Nikevia Thomas
Description - We teamed with the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) for a two-day community of practice. Part Two focused on examining homeless education needs assessments, auditing procedures and practices related to students experiencing homelessness, and creating individualized action plans to support the needs of students and families experiencing homelessness.
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Are ALL the Children Well? A Community of Practice Part One
Date of the event: August 16, 2022
Guests: Yatisha Blythe, Kailanya Brailey, Jessica Grotevant Webster, Emilia Guevara, Lily Klam, Ian Rashleigh McNally, Nikevia Thomas
Description - In this session, we teamed with the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) for part one of a two-day community of practice. Part One focused on developing a shared definition of community of practice, a comprehensive overview of the McKinney Vento Act, and identifying NCHE resources for schools and OST providers. Participants audited their policies […]
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Preserving Their Dignity: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date of the event: August 04, 2022
Guests: Kailanya Brailey, Jessica Grotevant Webster, Lily Klam, Madelyn Morrison, Michelle Nutter, Ian Rashleigh McNally, Osimiri Sprowal, Marianna Stepniak, Nikevia Thomas
Description - A recent Chapin Hall University study found that LGBTQIA+ young people are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQIA+ youth. Why is this happening? What resources are available and how do we support these students? In this webinar, part of our “Are ALL the Children Well?” series, two panelists answered those questions and shared […]
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The Summer Bridge: Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date of the event: June 30, 2022
Guests: Kailanya Brailey, Quibilia Divine, Jessica Grotevant Webster, Heather Naviasky, Ian Rashleigh McNally, Karen Rice, Nikevia Thomas
Description - Part of our “Are ALL the Children Well?” series, this webinar looks at homeless education and summer supports for students and families. We were joined by homeless education experts, an out-of-school time (OST) provider, and other service providers to define homeless education; understand the challenges and changes that have impacted students and families who experience […]
