Resources and Media
Owl's Nest
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
The purpose of the Housing Insecurity Resources webpage is to provide the most up-to-date county and community housing resources available to assist Foothill College students who are facing homelessness or who are housing insecure. Please Note: Foothill does not provide student housing nor do we act as a liaison to local apartment housing.
Student Homelessness and Basic Needs Insecurity
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
Many students experience food and housing insecurity. Learn how these insecurities affect students. Get tips for overcoming common barriers.
How to Support College Students Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
A recent survey by the Hope Center of more than 195,000 two-year and four-year college students found that about half experienced housing insecurity and about one in seven reported they either experienced homelessness or lacked a stable living situation.
College Housing Northwest: Affordable Rents for College Students
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
The ARCS program collaboration seeks to make a direct impact on these problems by providing subsidized housing, low barriers to entry, and a highly supportive environment focused on supporting student success. It also seeks to provide homeless or housing-insecure students with stable, affordable housing in order to help them succeed in college.
Identifying and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness from Pre-School to Post-Secondary Ages
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
This webpage includes information about ED programs that serve homeless children and youth as well as programs in other Federal agencies that serve these young people. Furthermore, ED has been involved in many inter-agency initiatives through the implementation of Opening Doors since 2010.
Housing Insecurity & College: A Resource for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
Discover the kind of support that exists for college students facing homelessness and get the information you need to start your journey towards higher education.
Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
To better understand the needs of students experiencing homelessness and the ways California’s colleges can more effectively support them, the California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) and the ACLU Foundations of California (ACLU) surveyed California’s college homeless liaisons. Staff from as many as 61% of California’s community colleges responded to the survey. This report details the responses of people working most closely with this student community and offers recommendations to improve practice.
Basic Needs Center Toolkit
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
The primary purpose of the toolkit to assist California community college leaders, staff, and administrators with planning, implementing, and improving their basic needs centers and services. The focus of the toolkit is practical action steps, innovative practices, and research-supported strategies.
Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
This SchoolHouse Connection series is focused on helping youth experiencing homelessness succeed in college. We highlight best practices for supporting these students from institutions across the country.
I Want To Go To College: Now What?
Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024
A guide for youths who are or were homeless, or are at risk of experiencing homelessness This guide was made to help make this process more clear by providing information and resources — especially if you are or were ever homeless or are at risk of experiencing homelessness — that can help make college a reality for you.