The Educational Success of Homeless Youth in California: Challenges and Solutions
Patricia F. Julianelle, JD (CRB-07-012, October, 2007)
Most homeless youth who are on their own are not in school. Yet the majority of homeless and formerly homeless youth recently surveyed by the California Research Bureau expressed the desire to return to school and have life goals that require extensive education to achieve. This report discusses key issues related to the challenges homeless youth face in achieving their educational goals. It describes federal and state programs and funding, identifies successful practices and model programs, and presents policy options that address these challenges.
PDF version (984KB) is available online.
For this and other online California Research Bureau reports, please visit the California Research Bureau page on the California State Library website.