Unaccompanied Youth

Unaccompanied youth are youth who are not in the physical custody of a parent or court-appointed guardian, including young people who have run away from home, young people who have been forced to leave their homes, and young people whose parents have left the area and left the student here. 

Meet with your school counselor and ask your teachers and coaches for advice on college.

Counselors can also help you navigate through any social pressures, offer support during difficult times at home and many other situations. Each campus has at least one full-time counselor.

Go to Counseling Services / Contact Your School Counselor(dallasisd.org).

Schools may not condition school enrollment upon the receipt of proof of legal guardianship by caregivers of homeless,unaccompanied youth; nor may they require caregivers to become legal guardians within a certain period of time after the child enrolls in school. Unaccompanied, homeless youth who are on their own completely must be enrolled in school immediately. Click here to learn more.

The purpose of this toolkit is to provide young people experiencing homelessness with extra guidance and strategic help when encountering dangerous and at-risk situations. Click here to view the resource toolkit!

Unaccompanied Youth are eligible for a FAFSA letter to assist in applying for college (Email Us: homelesseducation@dallasisd.org).

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. Click here  To learn about comprehensive FAFSA-related resources to help youth, K-12 educators, homeless service providers, and higher education professionals understand, prepare, and fill out the FAFSA.

One of the big obstacles homeless youth face is a lack of understanding of the law and the options available to them. Click hereTo learn more about rights, resources in your community, etc.

TXT 4 HELP is a nationwide, 24-hour text-for-support service for teens in a crisis.  Click here for more information. 

DART, in coordination with QuikTrip and Jonathan's Place staff, will transport young people in crises needing help for safety. Click here  to learn more!

Jonathan’s Place provides a safe place, loving homes and promising futures for abused and neglected children, teens, and young adults.

Need someone to talk to...Click here. Here to listen. Here to help.

It gives you hands-on training, real-world corporate access, a six-month internship, and unparalleled support. Seize Opportunity: We encourage you to fill out our Interest Form (click on the link seize opportunity) to get started, Click here to learn more about YearUP.

Click on the links below for available sites:

• North Texas Food Bank | Mobile Pantry
• Catholic Charities Dallas| Mobile Pantry
• USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse 
• State benefit programs help people with little or no money who are in need  Click here to learn more about it. 

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas offers young adults opportunities that support, motivate and prepare for continuing educational achievements, successful transition into adulthood and long-term success in employment. Click here to learn more about TXWorkforce Young Adult Services. 

Click here to learn what the eligible students' rights are.

Click here for some tips and resources on how to protect yourself and others from Covid-19.