Exam Preview for 1089: Homeless Youth: Understanding the Needs and

Homeless Youth: Understanding the Needs and Rights of Homeless Youth and the Role of Social Work in Ending Youth Homelessness

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. McKinney-Vento legislation applies to: Unaccompanied youth School-age youth Preschool children All of the above
2. The Runaway and Homeless Youth Act of 1974: Requires that the youth be incarcerated Decriminalized runaway youth Forces the youth to return home to their parent(s) Is unfunded by the US Government
3. The probability of homeless youth experiencing abuse is: Very high Very low Never Always
4. What percentage of homeless youth age out of Foster Care? 100% 50% 33% None
5. What is a common reason youth become homeless? They are wealthy and spoiled Family rejection Economic hardship Both b and c
6. The acronym used to determine eligibility of McKinney-Vento entitlements is: FAD (fixed, adequate and daily) FAB (fixed, adequate and beautiful) FAT (fixed, adequate and temporary) FAR (fixed, adequate and regular)
7. Youth who are coded as homeless by their school district are entitled to which of the following? Immediate enrollment or remain in their school of origin Free breakfast and lunch daily School supplies and uniforms if required All of the above
8. Youth who are homeless are likely: To have poor school attendance Score above average on standardized tests Graduate from school on time Make the honor roll
9. Human Trafficking can affect___________ homeless youth? 1 in 5 1 in 10 1 in 50 Zero
10. Practitioners can make a positive impact for homeless youth by: Encouraging their success Advocating with school staff to ensure that key provisions are in place Engage community providers for access to resources most needed by homeless youth All of the above