Definition of Homelessness / Eligibility
The law defines “homeless” as children and youth who are:
Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence [42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)]; and
Includes—
children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason;
Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations;
Living in emergency or transitional shelters;
Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live;
Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings
Migratory children living in above circumstances. [42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)];
* Unaccompanied youth includes a homeless child or youth not in the
physical custody of a parent or guardian [42 U.S.C § 11434a(6)]
Contact
Cody Gibson, Cooper ISD Liasion – 903.300-3915- cody.gibson@cooperbulldogs.net
Marilu Calixto, Region VIII Liasion – 903.575.2668 – mcalixto@reg8.net