High School Is Not the Finish Line

High School Is Not the Finish Line

This chapter describes the challenges and opportunities associated with creating sophisticated support networks designed to support youth experiencing homelessness. The authors offer an overview of programs and policies that is interwoven with the story of Susan, a composite of youth with whom they...

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Veröffentlicht in:New directions for community colleges 2018-12, Vol.2018 (184), p.27-37
Hauptverfasser: Popp, Patricia A., Roberts, Allyson F., Robinson, Paula F., Strawn, Rachel Mayes
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Children & youth
Community Colleges
Disadvantaged Youth
Homeless People
Social services
Social Support Groups
State Policy
State Programs
Student Needs
Two Year College Students
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Zusammenfassung:This chapter describes the challenges and opportunities associated with creating sophisticated support networks designed to support youth experiencing homelessness. The authors offer an overview of programs and policies that is interwoven with the story of Susan, a composite of youth with whom they have worked, to illustrate the ways Virginia is addressing students’ needs.
ISSN:0194-3081
1536-0733
DOI:10.1002/cc.20325