Support Homeless Youth
Monday, November 26th, 2007High Schools for homeless youth has become an important need. Schools who have the ability to house students are the best options for these youth. Urban schools should think about dorms similar to private schools. Private schools should link themselves to communities and offer their services for students in need as part of their mission. If you’re a donor looking to give to your prep school, why not place a restriction on your donation to fund a homeless youth for their junior and/or senior year?
As a person who has had many youth intern under my supervision, there was one consistent message - You can change where I sleep but please do not change my school.
The number of homeless youth who need support for high school is 5,000 in Massachusetts alone. If you know what the need is in your state let me know?
Those thinking of starting a Charter High School may want to think about targeting this group of students. You will be unique and the service can be documented as needed.
