ECE Community: Natinal/Federal Level

This week I had to find 3 national organizations that appealed to me in regards to homelessness.  The following three organizations are ranked in order from my top preference to the least.

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth.   The mission of this organization is to be the voice for the education of homeless children.  They unite educators, researchers, parents, advocates and service providers.    This uniting helps ensure that homeless children are enrolled and attend school.  It also ensures success of their educational outcome.

I like this organization because it really focuses on what is best for the child, and gives them the voice that is needed.  Children have rights and unfortunately, they are not strong enough to fight for them.  This organization does that for them.

The current position available is for a board member.  The position requires that the candidate be committed to working on behalf of homeless children and youths.  This position requires flexibility and willingness to attend conferences. 

www.naehyc.org

The next organization is National Center on Family Homelessness.   This organization conducts studies and writes reports that provide local and national leaders with valuable information to help them create effective policies on homelessness.    This organization appealed to me because we have a group of individuals who conduct the studies and give legislators accurate, up to date facts that will help our children. 

A current position they have is for an Administrative Assistant for Contracts and Grant Management.   This person needs excellent computer skills, able to meet deadlines, highly organized and self-motivated.   Knowledge of grants would be helpful.

www.familyhomelessness.org

The third organization is the National Coalition for the Homeless.    Their mission is “prevent and end homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met and their civil rights protected.”  

This appealed to me because in order to help children that are homeless, we need to look out for the whole family also.  This organization helps families with making sure they are provided with all services that they are entitled to.  Many people who are homeless, are taken advantage of, and with this group, their rights are protected.

There were no positions listed for this group, but on the website it offers many ways that you can help.  These include job training sessions, working at local shelters and tutoring children.

www.nationalhomeless.org