Youth Services Conference April 2015

Agenda Introductions Data – Who are we talking about? Film – Make Room For Youth Interventions - Resources - Tips Wrap up

Introductions  Briarpatch Youth Services  Tyler Schueffner  Madison Metropolitan School District  Amy Noble

Youth Homelessness Approximately 1.3 million homeless youth living unsupervised on the streets, in abandoned buildings, with friends or with strangers. … families with children are among the fastest growing segments of the homeless population… …3 common reasons for youth homelessness… family conflict, economic problems, exiting foster care and other public systems A study by the DHHS found 46% of runaway and homeless youth had been physically abused and 17% were forced into unwanted sexual activity by a family or household member It is estimated that 5,000 unaccompanied youth die each year as a result of assault, illness, or suicide

School Identification UY Wisconsin school districts identified 2,054 U.S. schools identified 75,940 in that same year 6% of all homeless students are UY

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (2001)  Written to protect the rights of students who are homeless  Law is designed to:  provide equal access to educational services  reduce barriers to enrollment, attendance, and academic achievement

 State Coordinator - DPI  Designate Homeless Liaison in every school district  Definition of homelessness  Lacking Fixed Regular Adequate Night Time Residence  Rights of homeless youth and families  Immediate Enrollment w/o Documents  School of Origin or Residence  Transportation  Supplies, Physical/Mental Health and Dental referrals  Public awareness and collaboration McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (2001)

Victims of Violence Perpetrators of Crime Delinquency & Arrest Gang Involvement Truancy & School Failure TraffickingTrauma/Grief/PTSD Health Problems/ HIV & other STIs Substance Abuse Mental Health Issues Dangerous Environments Inadequate Housing Poor Nutrition No access to Resources High Levels of Stress

Make Room For Youth This film has won 2 national awards, one for the content and one for the quality of the production! MRFY Film

Tools  Check lists and Resources  UY Safety Checklist  UY Initial Checklist  UY Resources WI and US  UY Resources Local to Dane County  What Youth Want You to Know  NAEHCY videos etc.  google drive access for tools google drive access for tools

 Tyler Schueffner   Amy Noble 