State-specific Legal Advice for RHY

RHY face many decisions that require knowledge of their legal rights—information that can be difficult for youth to access and understand. In order to improve young people’s access to legal advice, law firm Baker & McKenzie has created an online hub that hosts state-specific Homeless Youth Handbooks. Each ‘handbook’ addresses common questions that RHY may have in eighteen different categories such as housing contracts, public benefits, health care rights, police interactions, consumer credit, and status offenses. Developed in partnership with corporate and pro bono legal partners in each state, the guides are intended both for youth and the providers who support them. Guides are currently available for eight states, with more under development.

Learn more here: https://www.homelessyouth.org/about-homeless-youth