Jake is 7 years old and is in the second grade gifted class at Riverside elementary school. He lives with his mother
Risk factors
Jake is 7 years old and is in the second grade gifted class at Riverside elementary school. He lives with his mother. He was absent for the fifth time in two weeks and you suspect he may be homeless.
What are some of the signs to watch out for that a child might be homeless? As Jake’s counselor, how can you help him get the help he needs? What is the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act and how can it help Jake? How can you help his teacher help him within the classroom? What are the social, emotional, and academic consequences of childhood homelessness?