Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes

A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.

‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center

Organizers of Saturday's event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.

Proposed homelessness bill supported at state hearing

The bill would establish a funding source for supportive services, develop housing for state's chronically homeless.

What is the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?

The law is intended to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as housed students by removing any barriers to learning.

How to help homeless youth and families in the region

Housing crisis drives rise in youth homelessness

Educators and homeless advocates are growing increasingly alarmed by a surge in the number of homeless youth.

‘All of us are so much more than what you see on the surface’

In her own words, a Lewiston homeless woman who helps other homeless people talks about life on the street.

Homeless in Maine: Rising number of homeless teens face grim future

Many of them lack a stable, supportive family, and end up creating their own 'family' on the street with other homeless youths.

Search the statewide database of school districts reporting homeless youths

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homeless youths as 'individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.'

Auburn official says city has ‘exhausted all possibilities’ to host state-funded overnight warming shelter

The city was in negotiations to receive state funding for a temporary overnight warming shelter but could not confirm a location to host it.