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Homeless Youth Education Program in the LA County Office of Education

10/16/2026

The 2026 Foster Youth and Homeless Education Symposium is officially in the books!

What a day! Inspiring keynotes from Junely Merwin and David Ambrose, who shared their powerful personal stories, 15 wonderful presenters, covering topics from foster youth and homeless education to data, immigration, attendance and more.

We also had 16 amazing vendors, showcasing resources and services to support students across the county … and of course, some fun freebies!

Here’s a glimpse into a memorable day! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it possible

10/08/2026

Join Us at the Foster Youth & Homeless Education Symposium!

This year’s theme is: Every Student Seen. Every Student Supported. Connected to School | Connected to Success
Date & Time: October 15, 2026 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Location: Almansor Court | Alhambra
Cost: $100
Register Today!
Open to district and school site staff including foster youth and homeless liaisons, social workers, advocates, child welfare professionals and other stakeholders committed to improving outcomes for our youth. We hope to see you there!

03/23/2026

This past week we came together for the California Homeless Education Conference in San Diego 🤍

Day 1 was full of great energy from headshots to vendors getting set up and so many familiar and new faces coming together. We’re proud to be part of this work and grateful for everyone who showed up and poured into this space.

Year 4 and over 530 attendees made it special, with powerful and insightful workshops throughout the conference.

Shoutout to our photographer for capturing it all so beautifully 📸

More to come ✨

11/03/2025

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to recognize the resilience of young people experiencing homelessness and the importance of providing them with the support and stability they deserve. 💚

10/13/2025

Our Homeless Education distribution was a success! 🎉 Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers who spent the day loading up cars and vans with everything from school supplies to shampoo, squishmallows, shoes, and socks. ✨

It takes a village and ours showed up big time! 💙

Special shoutout to all the LEAs who came ready to load up and make sure your kiddos receive some well-deserved goodies! 🚐🎒

08/29/2024

The Homeless Education Program invites adults working in youth serving systems to a unique gamified (but not a game) participation experience.

Youth experiencing homelessness, in foster care, and juvenile justice systems face complex challenges navigating services like education, social services, and more. The Youth Experiential Learning Simulation (YExLS) aims to bridge the gap between what systems provide and how youth actually experience them.

YExLS helps participants walk in the shoes of youth, understand their struggles, and work together to create real-world solutions. Join us to be part of this impactful journey! 🚶‍♂️💡

To register for one of the Sept. 26th in-person sessions, visit: (Links in profile)
- Morning session 9:00am-11:30am - https://buff.ly/3ACcnx9
- Afternoon session 1:00pm-3:30pm - https://buff.ly/3Z3OiK0

08/22/2024

🚌 A couple weeks left and still need help stuffing the bus! The last day to donate is **September 6th**. There's still time to make a difference in the lives of students experiencing homelessness in LA County. Every item you donate helps ensure that these students have the tools they need to succeed in the new school year. 📚🎒

Join us in showing that our community cares. 💛 Let's fill those backpacks together!

08/19/2024

🔊 🔊 🔊 The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative wants to hear from you!
Join one of our virtual community listening sessions to share your thoughts. 🙋‍♀️ 🙋

🔊 🔊 🔊 La lniciativa para las Personas Sin Hogar del Condado de Los Angeles quiere conocer su opinion. Participe en una sesiones de escucha virtuales para compartir sus opiniones. 🙋‍♀️ 🙋

For details and to register, visit: (Link in profile)
Para obtener mas detalles y registrarse, visite: (Enlace en el perfil)
https://buff.ly/4fP4ip8

08/08/2024

🎒✨ The LACOE HEP team along with our tabling neighbor had an amazing time today at the Resource Fair at middle school in !! We were thrilled to be part of this incredible event. Students received backpacks, school supplies, and we handed out books to support students' success. ✏️📚

A huge shoutout to the volunteers who provided free haircuts, and all other community partners that tabled to ensure our youth are ready for the new school year! 💇‍♂️💇‍♀️ Thank you for having us there on today. Together, we're building a brighter future! 🌟

08/07/2024

📚✏️ Today’s Back to School Supplies Drive, hosted by and LACOE HEP’s CES team, with partners , , , , and was a success!

We loved to see the children get backpacks, school supplies, and resources to help every child start the new school year prepared and excited.

A special shoutout to School On Wheels for stepping in at the last minute to provide the backpacks—your support made a big difference! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to making this event memorable. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead! 🎒✨

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500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA
92108

Website

https://www.lacoe.edu/services/student-support/engagement/homelessness

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