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National Organizations

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National Research Organizations:
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Chapin Hall, Center for Children at the University of Chicago
Hunter School of Social Work

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National Advocates
The National Association of Homeless Children and Youth
The National Network for Youth
The National Low-Income Housing Coalition
The National Coalition for the Homeless
The Child Welfare League of America

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National Research Organizations:
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Chapin Hall, Center for Children at the University of Chicago
Hunter School of Social Work

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Federal Government Agencies
The Family and Youth Services Bureau, Health and Human Services

State Organizations

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State Advocates
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)
Equal Justice Foundation (EJF)
Ohio State Legal Services Association (OSLSA)
Corporation For Supportive Housing
Alliance of Child Caring Service Providers

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State Agencies
The Ohio Department of Education, Homeless Education Program Overview
The Ohio Department of Youth Services
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
The Ohio Education and Training Voucher

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Youth Shelters
Children's and Family Service Agency: Youngstown, OH
Connecting Point: Toledo, OH
Daybreak, Inc.: Dayton, OH - Serves youth up to 21
Council on Rural Service Programs: Piqua, OH
Lighthouse Youth Services: Cincinnati, OH - Serves youth up to 21
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.: Cleveland, OH
Huckleberry House: Columbus, OH
Shelter Care, Inc.: Tallmadge, OH
Southern Consortium for Children : Athens, OH
Specialized Alternatives for Families: Delphos, OH
Children’s Community Access Program, Inc.: East Cleveland, OH

Education

Section 8 Housing and Higher Education

Project Connect, Homeless Education

Homeless Education Law and an 18 year-old Senior

Withholding Transcripts of a Homeless Student

Withholding Diplomas from Homeless Students

Dependency Overrides for FAFSA

Foster Care

Homeless Youth Resource Training - Fostercare Overview

Independent Living - Foster Care in Wayne County, OH

YEP Foster Care Presentation

Youth Development

Homeless Youth Resource Training - Stages of Youth Development Overview

Development of Homeless Youth

The Stages of Youth Development

The Columbiana Counseling Center

The Transitional Landscape of America

Connected by 25: Improving the life chances of the country's most venerable 14-24 year olds

Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Justice Handout

Columbus Juvenile Justice Presentation

Juvenile Justice and Youth Development

Reentry Roadmap

Common Definitions in Juvenile Justice

Court and Juvenile Justice System Resources

Job Programs

Youth Offenders

Homeless Runaway Youth

Foster Youth

Youth Work Information Brief

Athens WIA

Employment Presentation

Access to Benefits

YEP Overview Handout

Healthcare for the Homeless - Study on 18-24 year olds

Medical Choices, Cleveland

Helpful Public Benefits Websites

FACT: More than 60,000 children and youth will experience homelessness in Ohio this year.

FACT: 40% of persons living in poverty are children. (U.S. Bureau of Census)

If you would like more information on YEP or to order a YEP VIDEO, please contact Angela Lariviere at cohhioal@aol.com.

175 South Third St., Suite 250 — Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 280-1984 / Fax: (614) 463-1060
Email: cohhioal@aol.com