Trauma- and Culturally Informed Communication for Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness

The REMS TA Center, with Kenya Hanes (National Center for Homeless Education), discuss planning for and supporting students who may be facing homelessness or displacement. Together, they explore family and student engagement and how to address homelessness through proper action and planning laid out in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The episode considers 

• What legislation is established to protect homeless populations (including students)? 
• How can schools communicate effectively and respectfully about homelessness and displacement? 
• How can schools address homelessness in their emergency operations plans in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive way? 
• How can schools partner with state, district, and local agencies to support this population? 

Transcript 

REMS TA Center Resources 

Ensuring Continuity of Operations and Learning During and After Emergency Incidents (Web Page) 

Providing Emergency Preparedness Supports for Students Experiencing Homelessness (Webinar) 

State Emergency Management Resources (Web Page) 

Other Resources 

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Law Revision Counsel, United States Code (Web Page) 

National Center for Homeless Education, U.S. Department of Education (Website) 

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