Episode 1: Counseling Homeless Youth

In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Ami Camp to discuss school counseling and homeless youth. We also talked to Dr. Sejal Parikh-Foxx about how the school counseling program at UNCC prepares its students to work with homeless youth when they enter the field.

Resources related to helping homeless youth

• National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
• Training and Professional Development Resources
  • For quizzes, Scenerios, Webinars, Videos, and FAQ’s about the rights of homeless students
• National Center for Homeless Education
• Self-Paced Online Training
  • For PowerPoint presentations on McKinney-Vento, district homeless education protocol, financial aid for homeless youth, and much more
• Identifying Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
  • For materials and other resources to educate yourself and others on how to identify homeless students on campus