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2026 SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Application - Deadline June 2, 2026

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2026 SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Application - Deadline June 2, 2026

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SHC's Youth Leadership & Scholarship program is one of the nation's only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth that have experienced homelessness.

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DREAMERS & Dreamers Resource Center at San Bernardino Valley College provides supportive services to undocumented students, DACA students and those from mixed-status families into college.

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2025-2026 Homeless Liaison Contact List-3

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The Children Deserve Success Department serves students who are experiencing homelessness, foster care, or are at-promise.

Quick Links

Homeless Education Program

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act) (42 U. S. C. § 11431-11435) is federal legislation that requires all local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure children and youth experiencing homelessness have their educational rights and protections and have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschools, as provided to other children and youth. The McKinney-Vento Act defines LEAs as public school districts, direct-funded and locally funded charter schools, and county offices of education. The McKinney-Vinto Act also authorizes the funding for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program.

Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA)

CWA is a specialized student support service that covers compliance with compulsory education laws, student admission and enrollment procedures, student discipline procedures, transfers to alternative programs, and school climate and safety. CWA combines the knowledge and skill of counseling with knowledge of education and the law to resolve complicated situations involving school choice, student discipline, campus safety, and programs for high-risk youth.

Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP)

FYSCP provides support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family, school, and multiple placements in foster care. FYSCP has the ability and authority to ensure that health and school records are obtained to establish appropriate placements and coordinate instructions, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, emancipation services, training for independent living, and other related services. FYSCP increases the stability of placements for foster children and youth. These services are designed to improve the children's educational performance and personal achievement, directly benefiting them as well as providing long-range cost savings to the state.

Note: The views and opinions of guests expressed in the podcasts should not be interpreted as endorsements by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.

Dr. Don English

Director, Children Deserve Success

For additional information, please call 909.386.2755.

601 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0020

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Children Deserve Success - San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

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Children Deserve Success - The mission of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is to transform lives through education.

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The following sections include Know2Protect resources to promote the campaign so others can understand the problem, know the threats and take action.

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Free helpful resources the public can download, print and share throughout their communities.

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NetSmartz is NCMEC's online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.

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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

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Since 1998, NCMEC has operated the CyberTipline, a place where the public and electronic service providers can report suspected online and offline child sexual exploitation. The millions of reports made each year uniquely situate NCMEC to identify trends and create prevention resources to address the evolving needs of kids and teens online.

NetSmartz is NCMEC's online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.

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Since 1998, NCMEC has operated the CyberTipline, a place where the public and electronic service providers can report suspected online and offline child sexual exploitation. The millions of reports made each year uniquely situate NCMEC to identify trends and create prevention resources to address the evolving needs of kids and teens online.

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Homeland Security has created a website to bring awareness about internet safety. Click on the link to learn more!

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Welcome to the Know2Protect campaign's K2P Kids and Teens Portal! This is the place for children and teens ages 10 and up to learn more about staying safe online. We teach people about child sexual exploitation and abuse, which special agents and law enforcement officers call CSEA for short.

We want you to stay safe online. You can use this page to get tips on protecting yourself and your friends when you're:

Playing games.

Messaging people.

Using social media.

Scroll down, meet the iGuardians ® and learn what to do if someone makes you uncomfortable online.

Internet safety is important, and we are here to help!

If something has already happened that made you feel uncomfortable, you can scroll to the "Something Happened. What Can I Do?" section below.

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Age-appropriate content for to educate children 10 up on the dangers of online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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Free financial aid support, available via zoom. For more information, click on flyer.

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Non-profit organization that serves at-risk young women of color ages 13-21. To learn more about the program, click on the link.

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Find a variety of resources based on region, from housing to mental health and wellness.

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Financial Aid for FY at CA Community Colleges!

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Financial Aid for FY at CA Community Colleges!

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Financial Aid Guide for CA Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth by JBAY

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Financial Aid Guide for CA Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth by JBAY

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A resource created by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, KVCR Public Media, and footsteps2 brilliance.A new tv series that combines Spanish/English set for young children to learn a new language. Play educational games that combine both languages and once it's downloaded the app can be used without Wifi.

https://www.learnwithmetv.org

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Free Reading and Literacy App for residents of San Bernardino County, ages for all children birth to third grade.

https://www.footsteps2brilliance.com/sanbernardinocounty/

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Hosted every first Saturday of the month, Join Maloof Teens to explore art and discover career paths in art.

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Created by a former Foster youth, Sade Daniels has dedicated her life to advocate for foster youth, co-write laws that support foster youth, and has now created a website with a variety of scholarships that are available for Foster youth in the United States.

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Words are dope but mean very little when not coupled with actions and resources. Here are a few that are aimed at helping young people access the education and support they need to thrive. The below scholarship resources are mainly for California residents but this list is ever expanding to all states.

This is just the beginning. We'll be expanding this section with all kinds of useful information and tools, from housing resources to youth development strategies and family supports. Stay tuned for updates that will help empower and uplift youth and families with tangible needs.

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Free-to-play game that teaches students the importance of soft skills. Soft Skills addressed in the game include:

analysis and decision making

leadership

attention to detail

collaboration and teamwork

critical thinking and creative thinking

decision-making

delegation and prioritization

To name a few! Enjoy playing a fun interactive game, while building on your skills.

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Free-to-play mobile game that introduces the healthcare industry setting, skills, and employment opportunities. Play by scanning the QR code to download the app or web browser by clicking on the link below!

https://www.skillionairegames.com/healingagent

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Free-to-play mobile and web game that introduces skill sets into advanced manufacturing industry. Players will design and build rocket shoes, assemble flying cars , and recycle semi-conductors on a exoplanet community. Discover this career path today!

https://skillionairegames.com/makermojo

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A Free-to-play mobile game that brings awareness to careers in cybersecurity and the regionally-specific-pathways to get there. Scan the QR code to begin playing and exploring cybersecurity careers!

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Mothers and Babies is a 8 week Virtual program that helps you develop skills and strategies to enjoy a healthy pregnancy and motherhood. You will also receive: program materials, diapers for your baby, and more! See flyer for more details.

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FAITHS program offers comprehensive support to San Bernardino County families. They offer free counseling, case management resources, and more! No insurance is needed.

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South Coast Community offers free counseling services for San Bernardino County residents from the ages of 16-59 years old.

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Financial Aid for Youth Who are Homeless (or At Risk of Homelessness) and On Their Own

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Use this flowchart to determine if you qualify as independent on the FAFSA as an unaccompanied homeless youth. This resource also provides examples of who can make this determination and email templates.

For definitions of homelessness, click here.

Download the Flowchart (PDF) Download the Flowchart in Spanish (PDF)

You do not need to provide your parents' information on the FAFSA if you are:

Under the age 24; and

Experiencing homelessness on or after July 1st of the year specified on the FAFSA. Homelessness means you are staying:

with other people temporarily because you lost your housing or similar reason;

in a shelter

in a motel/hotel due to lack of alternatives

in a car or other unsheltered situation

living in a campus residence hall but otherwise would have nowhere else to go; and

Not in the physical custody of your parents or guardians.

If you meet all of these criteria, you are considered an independent student for the FAFSA, because you meet the definition of an "unaccompanied homeless youth. To complete your FAFSA, you will need one of the following people to determine your status as an unaccompanied homeless youth.

1. McKinney-Vento liaison or their designee.
If you were identified as homeless in high school by a McKinney-Vento liaison or another high school staff member who knew about your homelessness, you might have received a determination in high school. Your liaison can make this determination for you each year of college if you continue to meet the definition of an unaccompanied homeless youth, and if the liaison knows enough about your situation to make a determination. Financial aid administrators are required to accept a written document from your liaison, or simply document a phone call with your liaison, unless they have conflicting information. Reach out to your high school and ask for the McKinney-Vento liaison's contact information. Use the 'Email Template to McKinney-Vento Liaisons/Designee Requesting a Determination Letter' below to request a determination from the liaison.

2. Director or designee of a director of a program or shelter that serves individuals experiencing homelessness.
If you stayed at an emergency shelter or transitional shelter, street outreach program, homeless youth drop-in center, or any other program serving individuals experiencing homelessness, you can request a determination from the director or designee of a director. Financial aid administrators are required to accept this documentation, unless they have conflicting information. Reach out to the shelter or program you utilized and ask for the Director's contact information. Use the 'Email Template to a Program or Shelter that Serves Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Requesting a Determination Letter' below to request a determination.

3. Director or designee of a director of a TRIO or GEAR UP program.
If you participated in a TRIO or GEAR UP program, you can request a determination from the director or designee of a director. Financial aid administrators are required to accept this determination, unless they have conflicting information. Reach out to the TRIO or GEAR UP program and ask for the Director's contact information . Use the 'Email Template to TRIO or GEAR UP Program Requesting a Determination Letter' below to request a determination.

4. Financial aid administrator at current institution or another institution who previously made a determination.
If you were at another institution of higher education and a financial aid administrator made an unaccompanied homeless youth determination, use the 'Email Template to Past Financial Aid Administrators Requesting Documented Interview for Independent Status' below to ask for documentation. If you do not have, and cannot obtain, a determination from any of the people above, your financial aid administrator must make a determination based on the definitions of unaccompanied and homeless, or unaccompanied, self-supporting, and at risk of homelessness. Financial aid administrators must make determination based on a documented interview with you, or a written statement from you. The goal of this conversation or a written statement from you is to determine if you meet these definitions, not to determine or assess the reasons why you are experiencing homelessness. Please use the 'Email Template to Financial Aid Administrators Requesting Documented Interview for Independent Status' below to request a documented interview with or provide a written statement to your financial administrator.

Email Templates

Dear (Insert name of liaison or designee),

My name is (insert name) and I am emailing to request that you provide a determination of my status as an Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for my Financial Aid. I attended (insert school) from (insert dates).

SchoolHouse Connection has provided this tool to help authorized entities, including McKinney-Vento liaisons, make determinations for unaccompanied homeless youth.

I am available during these times (insert availability) and can be reached at (insert email address and phone number).

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

(Signature & Student ID Number)

Dear (Insert name of Director, or Designee of the Director),

My name is (insert name) and I am emailing to request that you provide a determination of my status as an Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for my Financial Aid.

SchoolHouse Connection has provided this tool to help authorized entities, including programs or shelters serving individuals experiencing homelessness, make determinations for unaccompanied homeless youth.

I am available during these times (insert availability) and can be reached at (insert email address and phone number).

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

(Signature)

Dear (Insert name of Director/Designee of TRIO or GEAR UP Program),

My name is (insert name) and I am emailing to request that you provide a determination of my status as an Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for my Financial Aid.

SchoolHouse Connection has provided this tool to help authorized entities, including TRIO or GEAR UP programs, to make determinations for unaccompanied homeless youth.

I am available during these times (insert availability) and can be reached at (insert email address and phone number).

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

(Signature)

Dear (Financial Aid Administrator),

My name is (insert name) and I am emailing to request that you provide a determination of my status as an Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for my Financial Aid. I attended (insert school) from (insert dates) and was identified in (insert year that financial aid administrator determined status).

SchoolHouse Connection has provided this tool to help financial aid administrators make determinations for unaccompanied homeless youth.

I am available during these times (insert availability) and can be reached at (insert email address and phone number).

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

(Signature & Student ID Number)

Dear Financial Aid Administrator,

My name is (insert name) and I am emailing to request a documented interview to determine my independent status as an unaccompanied homeless youth. I also am willing to provide a written statement about my status.

I do not have and am unable to obtain documentation from any of the legally authorized entities: a school district homeless liaison (or designee), the director (or designee) of a shelter or program serving individuals experiencing homelessness, the director (or designee) of a program funded by TRIO or GEAR UP, or a past financial aid administrator.

Therefore, under federal law, as described in this 2024 guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, I am requesting to receive a determination from my Financial Aid Administrator. SchoolHouse Connection has provided to help financial aid administrators make determinations for unaccompanied homeless youth.

I am available during these times (insert availability) and can be reached at (insert email address and phone number).

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

(Signature & Student ID Number)

Other Tips for Communicating

When requesting financial aid documents, it is important to keep detailed records of all conversations you have and with whom you speak. Here are some tips for requesting financial aid documents or information:

1. Use your University email address or a reliable email address whenever possible.

2. In the subject line of each email, be sure to include your first and last name and a few words about what you are asking or requesting. For example, "John William's Financial Aid Letter Request" You can also include your Student ID number when it applies.

3. If you speak on the phone with someone, consider writing notes in an email while you are on the call and sending it to yourself as a reminder of what happened on the phone call.

4. Follow-up each week as needed if you have not gotten a response, or if you need additional assistance.

5. Consider moving all financial aid emails into a folder titled "FAFSA," so that you can quickly access them when needed.

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services in SB County

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services in SB County

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Growing Outreach Growing Opportunities (Barstow)

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Youth Centers - HS Diploma and Employment

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16934Youth Centers

Goodwill Southern California Youth Centers provide at-risk youth with leadership training, work-based mentoring, internships and paid work experience, as well as basic education, educational competency classes, tutoring and recreational activities.

About the Youth Centers

Our programs help guide youth on their way to becoming self-sufficient and productive community members by helping them earn a high school diploma or equivalent, transitioning them into higher education and placing them in employment.

No Cost Program Services Offered:

Employment preparation training

Assessment

Case/client management

Individual service strategy development

Educational services

Vocational training

Mentoring

Leadership development

Youth Employment Center Locations

East San Gabriel Valley America's Job Center of California
14101 Nelson Avenue East
La Puente, CA 91746
Phone: 626.934.5700
Fax: 626.934.5778
TTY: 626.934.5777
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

DEO and the Los Angeles County America's Job Centers of California are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, call 626.934.5700. TTY: 626.934.5777. Goodwill Southern California provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please contact our staff 72 hours in advance.

A percentage of this WIOA Title 1 Grant Programs funding is partially funded by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) County of Los Angeles.

Northeast San Fernando Valley WorkSource Center
New location and operating hours coming soon. For more information about services in this area, please contact: 818.482.1754
TTY:711
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

DEO, EWDD and the Los Angeles County America's Job Centers of California are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, call 818-482-1754. TTY: 711. Goodwill Southern California provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please contact our staff 72 hours in advance.

A percentage of this WIOA Title 1 Grant Programs funding is partially funded by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) County of Los Angeles.

Santa Clarita America's Job Center of California
20730 Soledad Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Phone: 661.298.0152
Fax: 661.251.5643
TTY: 661.298.7349
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

DEO and the Los Angeles County America's Job Centers of California are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, call 661.298.0152. TTY: 661.298.7349. Goodwill Southern California provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please contact our staff 72 hours in advance.

A percentage of this WIOA Title 1 Grant Programs funding is partially funded by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) County of Los Angeles.

South Valley YouthSource
14565 Lanark St
Panorama City, CA 91402
Phone: 818.782.2520
TTY: 711
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

This WIOA Title I-financially assisted program or activity is an Equal Opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, call 818.782.2520. TTY: 711. Goodwill Southern California provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please contact our staff 72 hours in advance.

Victorville Youth Center
16938 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92395
Phone: 760.780.4970 #4870
TTY: 711
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

This WIOA Title-1 financially assisted program or activity, the WDB, and Goodwill Southern California are Equal Opportunity Employers. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, call 760.780.4970. TTY: 711. Goodwill Southern California provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please contact our staff 72 hours in advance.

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This document includes 34 states, and the District of Columbia, with laws allowing minors who are living on their own, including unaccompanied minors experiencing homelessness, to consent for routine health care, which should include vaccinations unless explicitly exempted. It also includes states with laws allowing minors to consent for diagnosis and treatment of infectious, contagious, or reportable diseases, which would include COVID-19 testing. Awareness and full implementation of these laws are particularly critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If a state is not listed, we did not find any law allowing minors living on their own to consent for routine health care or diagnosis/treatment of infectious diseases, which means it is unlikely that unaccompanied homeless minors in that state will be able to receive such care or a vaccine without a parent or legal guardian.

This document does not address state laws that empower minors to consent to other kinds of treatment, such as for substance abuse, mental health, sexually transmitted diseases, or reproductive health. It also does not include laws that allow minors who are married, pregnant, or in the military to consent, or states with court cases subscribing to the "mature minor doctrine" (which typically is not applied in practice by most health care providers). Please contact Patricia Julianelle with questions or to share information about other state laws allowing minors to consent for routine health care.
SchoolHouse Connection, September 2021. This document is not legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining professional legal advice.

STATE

ROUTINE HEALTH MEDICAL CARE

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

ALABAMA

Ala. Code §§ 22-8-4 ; 22-8-7

Any minor who is 14 years of age or older, or has graduated from high school, or is married, or having been married is divorced or is pregnant may give effective consent to any legally authorized medical, dental, health or mental health services for himself or herself, and the consent of no other person shall be necessary.

ALASKA

N/A

CALIFORNIA

(a) A minor may consent to the minor's medical care or dental care if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) The minor is 15 years of age or older.

(2) The minor is living separate and apart from the minor's parents or guardian, whether with or without the consent of a parent or guardian and regardless of the duration of the separate residence.

(3) The minor is managing the minor's own financial affairs, regardless of the source of the minor's income.

DELAWARE

Del. Code § 707

Consent to the performance upon or for any minor by any licensed medical, surgical, dental, psychological or osteopathic practitioner or any nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist or any hospital or public clinic or their agents or employees of any lawful medical treatment, and to the furnishing of hospitalization and other reasonably necessary care in connection therewith, may be given by:

(5) A minor or by any person professing to be serving as temporary custodian of such minor at the request of a parent or guardian of such minor for the examination and treatment of (i) any laceration, fracture or other traumatic injury suffered by such minor, or (ii) any symptom, disease or pathology which may, in the judgment of the attending personnel preparing such treatment, if untreated, reasonably be expected to threaten the health or life of such minor; provided, however, that the consent given shall be effective only after reasonable efforts shall have been made to obtain the consent of the parent or guardian of said minor.

Del. Code § 710

A minor 12 years of age or over who professes to be either pregnant or afflicted with contagious, infectious or communicable diseases within the meaning of Chapters 5 and 7 of Title 16, or who professes to be exposed to the chance of becoming pregnant, may give written consent, except to abortion, to any licensed physician, hospital or public clinic for any diagnostic, preventive, lawful therapeutic procedures, medical or surgical care and treatment, including X rays, by any physician licensed for the practice of medicine or surgery or osteopathic medicine or surgery in this State and by any hospital or public clinic, their qualified employees or agents while acting within the scope of their employment.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Law L23-0193 (effective Mar. 16, 2021)

A minor age 11 or older may consent to receive a vaccine where the vaccination is recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The law also establishes that if a minor is able to comprehend the need for, the nature of, and any significant risks inherent in the medical care then informed consent is established.

N/A

HAWAII

Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 577D-2 , 577D-1

A licensed health care practitioner may provide primary medical care and services to a minor who consents to the primary medical care and services if the physician reasonably believes that:

(1) The minor understands the significant benefits and risks of the proposed primary medical care and services and can communicate an informed consent;

(2) The primary medical care and services are for the minor's benefit; and

(3) The minor is at least 14 years of age and not under the care, supervision, or control of a parent, custodian, or legal guardian.

N/A

IDAHO

Any person who comprehends the need for, the nature of and the significant risks ordinarily inherent in any contemplated hospital, medical, dental, surgical or other health care, treatment or procedure is competent to consent thereto on his or her own behalf .

Idaho Code § 39-3801

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor fourteen (14) years of age or older who may have come into contact with any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease may give consent to the furnishing of hospital, medical and surgical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of such disease, if the disease or condition is one which is required by law, or regulation adopted pursuant to law, to be reported to the local health officer. Such consent shall not be subject to disaffirmance because of minority. The consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of such minor shall not be necessary to authorize hospital, medical and surgical care related to such disease and such parent, parents, or legal guardian shall not be liable for payment for any care rendered pursuant to this section.

ILLINOIS

Minors can consent for primary care services if:

(1) the health care professional reasonably believes the minor understands the benefits and risks of services; and

(2) the minor is identified in writing as a "minor seeking care" by an adult relative, homeless service agency, attorney, local educational agency McKinney-Vento homeless liaison or social worker, youth-serving social service agency, or religious organization.

"Minor seeking care" must be at least 14 years old, living separate and apart from his or her parents or legal guardian, whether with or without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, who is unable or unwilling to return to the residence of a parent, and managing his or her own personal affairs.

N/A

INDIANA

A minor may consent to the minor's own health care if the minor is:

(i) At least 14 years of age;

(ii) Not dependent on a parent for support;

(iii) Living apart from the minor's parents or from an individual in loco parentis; and

(iv) Managing the minor's own affairs.

N/A

KANSAS

Kan. Stat. § 38-123b Any minor 16 years of age or over, where no parent or guardian is immediately available, may give consent to hospital, medical or surgical treatment or procedures.

N/A

MAINE

A minor may give consent to all medical, mental, dental and other health counseling and services if the minor is living separately from parents or legal guardians and is independent of parental support. The minor may prove that status with documentation including, but not limited to a written statement from a nonprofit homeless services agency, local educational agency McKinney-Vento homeless liaison, or attorney.

N/A

NEVADA

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 129.030 (Amendments recently passed, AB 197 (2021))

A minor may consent for medical treatment if the minor understands the nature and purpose of the proposed examination or treatment and its probable outcome, and voluntarily requests it. The minor must be living apart from his parents or legal guardian, with or without the consent of the parent, parents or legal guardian, for at least 4 months.

N/A

NORTH CAROLINA

(Ratified 8/9/21, Effective 10/1/21)

(a) Subject to subsection (a1) of this section, any minor may give effective consent to a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina for medical health services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of (i) venereal disease and other diseases reportable under G.S. 130A-135, (ii) pregnancy, (iii) abuse of controlled substances or alcohol, and (iv) emotional disturbance. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a health care provider shall obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian prior to administering any vaccine that has been granted emergency use authorization and is not yet fully approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to an individual under 18 years of age.

NORTH DAKOTA

SB 2265 (2021)

An unaccompanied homeless minor 14 years of age or older may consent to, contract for, and receive medical, dental, or behavioral health examinations, care, or treatment without permission, authority, or consent of a parent or guardian. Acceptable documentation demonstrating an individual is an unaccompanied homeless minor includes a statement documenting such status signed by:

A director or designee of a governmental or nonprofit entity that receives public or private funding to provide services to individuals who are homeless;

A local educational agency McKinney-Vento homeless liaison, foster care point of contact, school social worker or counselor;

An attorney representing the youth; or

The youth and two adults with knowledge of the youth's actual circumstances.

N/A

PENNSYLVANIA

Penn. Stat. § 35-10104

Medical, dental and health services may be rendered to minors of any age without the consent of a parent or legal guardian when, in the physician's judgment, an attempt to secure consent would result in delay of treatment which would increase the risk to the minor's life or health.

UTAH

VIRGINIA

Virginia Code § 54.1-2969

E. A minor shall be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to:

2. Medical or health services required in case of birth control, pregnancy or family planning except for the purposes of sexual sterilization;

4. Medical or health services needed in the case of outpatient care, treatment or rehabilitation for mental illness or emotional disturbance.

Virginia Code § 54.1-2969

E. A minor shall be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to:

1. Medical or health services needed to determine the presence of or to treat venereal disease or any infectious or contagious disease that the State Board of Health requires to be reported.

WASHINGTON

Informed consent for health care for a minor may be obtained from a school nurse, school counselor, or homeless student liaison when:

(A) Consent is necessary for nonemergency, outpatient, primary care services, including physical examinations, vision examinations and eyeglasses, dental examinations, hearing examinations and hearing aids, immunizations, treatments for illnesses and conditions, and routine follow-up care customarily provided by a health care provider in an outpatient setting, excluding elective surgeries;

(B) The minor meets the definition of a "homeless child or youth"; and

(C) The minor is not under the supervision or control of a parent, custodian, or legal guardian, and is not in the care and custody of the department of social and health services.

N/A

WYOMING

A minor may consent to health care treatment to the same extent as if he were an adult when the minor is living apart from his parents or guardian and is managing his own affairs regardless of his source of income.

N/A

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State Laws on Minor Consent for Routine Medical Care

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This document includes states with laws allowing minors, including unaccompanied homeless minors, to consent for routine health care. It does not address state laws that empower minors to consent for substance abuse treatment, mental health care, treatment for contagious diseases or reproductive health.

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Sample Verification Letters to determine Independent Student Status of unaccompanied HY

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Sample Verification Letters to determine Independent Student Status of unaccompanied HY

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Another ESSA amendment to the McKinney-Vento Act requires school district liaisons to inform unaccompanied homeless youth of their status as independent students for financial aid (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and help them obtain verification of that status.

To help implement this policy, we've prepared a sample form letter to determine the independent student status of unaccompanied homeless youth for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Microsoft Word). This form letter may be edited as appropriate for your school district, institution of higher education, shelter, transitional living program, or street outreach program.

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Financial aid administrators have the responsibility to make determinations of unaccompanied homeless youth if youth are unable to get determinations from other entities. This template can be used by financial aid administrators to make unaccompanied homeless youth determinations.

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Sample Form Letters to Determine the Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

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Chafee Foster Youth Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a current or former foster youth who was a ward of the court, living in foster care, for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.

If you are/were in Kin-GAP, a non-related legal guardianship, or were adopted, you are eligible only if you were a dependent or ward of the court, living in foster care, for at least one day between the ages of 16 and 18.

Have not reached your 26th birthday as of July 1st of the award year.

Have not participated in the program for more than 5 years (whether or not consecutive).

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2506, starting with the 2017-18 award year, you can only receive your Chafee Grant if you attend a school that is either of the following:

A qualifying institution that is eligible for participation in the Cal Grant Program.

An institution that is not located in California with a three-year cohort default rate that is less than 15.5 percent and a graduation rate greater than 30 percent.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is filled out each year a student is applying for college. For youth who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, and who are on their own, applying for the FAFSA can be complex.

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2024-2025 FAFSA Delayed: What You Need to Know
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Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
Federal law (the McKinney-Vento Act) requires school district homeless liaisons to inform unaccompanied homeless youth of their status as independent students for financial aid (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and help them obtain verification of that status. To help implement this policy, we've prepared a sample form letter (Microsoft Word). This form letter may be edited as appropriate for your school district, institution of higher education, shelter, transitional living program, or street outreach program.

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2024-2025 FAFSA Delayed: What You Need to Know
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Sample Form Letters to Determine Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for the FAFSA
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