Counseling Services
Counseling E-Permission Form
Homeless/Foster Students
The term homeless children and youth means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This definition also includes:
Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
Children who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or shelters.
Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or
Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumstances listed above


Resources for Families Experiencing Homelessness
2-1-1 (CalFresh, Covered California, Medi-Cal and Housing Assistance)
California Youth Crisis Line 1-800-843-5200
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline 1-888-385-4657
Dreams for Change safe parking program
Earned Income Tax Credit English (PDF)
Earned Income Tax Credit Spanish (PDF)
Free and Low Cost Counseling Services (Home Start)
Heidorn Lifeline 858-212-5433 crisis line specializing in the LGBTQ community
Homeless Students and Education Resource Guide
Housing Resource Directory (San Diego County)
Identification Resources (PDF)
Inner City San Diego Area Resources
Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. 1-877-534-2524
McKinney-Vento Enrollment Flyer/Poster (PDF)
Medical Care
Family Health Centers (locations county-wide)
Reduced/No-Fee ID Request Form DMV
San Diego County Homeless Resources
San Diego County School Map (Interactive)
Undocumented Student Supports
Resources
School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities: Information for Parents