Description of Services

CCJ recognizes that persons who are homeless can have special barriers to obtaining the programs and services they need.  Therefore, CCJ focuses its advocacy efforts on a number of different areas that may impact homeless individuals and families.  Below is a list of our current activities.

Issues and Activities

In the past, CCJ has worked with homeless families and local schools in Genesee County to make sure that children stay in the same school while the family finds a permanent location as required under the McKenny-Vento Act.  For more information, click on the link below.

Educational Rights of Homeless Children

Often homeless individuals are denied state identifications because they do not live at a fixed address.  CCJ has worked with the Secretary of State to address these issues.  For more information, click on the link below.

Barriers to State Identification

Access to Services

CCJ monitors proposed and enacted laws and policies to determine their potential impact on persons who have special barriers, including the homeless.  

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Issue alert:  State Emergency Relief Policy defines “homeless” to include persons living in HUD transitional housing.   http://www.mplp.org/Issues/04-08-07/view?searchterm=homeless

Training for Advocates Serving Homeless and Runaway Youth

CCJ has been a presenter at an annual training for agencies serving homeless and runaway youth sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan where information was presented on some of the rights of homeless youth.