National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)

What National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) does

NAEHCY (National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth) is a 501(c)(3) membership-based nonprofit founded in 1989 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization operates as the leading national convener for professionals working at the intersection of education, homelessness, and child welfare, serving McKinney-Vento Liaisons in all 13,452 U.S. school districts, state-level McKinney-Vento coordinators, early childhood and postsecondary educators, advocates, and service providers. Its core products are an annual national conference (38th edition scheduled for October 31 – November 3, 2026 at Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, with 90+ sessions and 2,000-2,500 attendees), year-round professional development (Rise & Brew webinars, virtual events), scholarship programs (the NAEHCY Scholars Program for postsecondary students and the 2024-launched K-12 STEAM Star Scholars Program), and a content library (SPOC User Guide, State Coordinator Surveys, Early Childhood resources, Foster Care reference guides).

The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and modest: a WordPress website at naehcy.org, MailChimp for the 8,000+ subscriber NAEHCYnow newsletter, Member365 for membership administration, PayPal for donations, and standard webinar platforms. The organization's moat rests on 37 years of community building, formal partnerships with the U.S. Department of Education, NCHE, and USICH, and a cumulative training reach of 100,000+ educators and advocates.

Revenue mechanics rely on five streams: (1) annual membership fees ($50 individual / $200 group up to 5 / $25 student), (2) annual conference registration bundled with membership, (3) corporate sponsorships tiered from $2,500 (Supporter) to $20,000 (Champion) plus $800-$900 exhibitor booths, (4) donations through the "Ways to Give" program including PayPal, and (5) directed donations to scholarship programs. The organization employs 6 staff and operates with a 200+ volunteer base supporting annual conference execution.

Name

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)

Legal name

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Website

https://naehcy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAEHCY is a 501(c)(3) membership-based nonprofit, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Atlanta, that serves as the national convener for educators and advocates supporting children and youth experiencing homelessness across U.S. school districts, state agencies, and postsecondary institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Equity Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dropout Prevention, Re-Engagement & Truancy Intervention Programs (EDAJAEAD)

Keywords

• Homeless education advocacy
• Professional development
• Membership nonprofit
• McKinney-Vento support
• Educational equity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual, group, and student members provide recurring revenue. Individual membership is $50/year, group membership (up to 5 people) is $200/year, and student membership is $25/year.
2. Annual Conference Revenue: Conference registration fees from the annual national conference, which typically attracts over 2,000 professionals. Registration fees are bundled with membership.
3. Sponsorships and Exhibitor Fees: Corporate sponsorships and exhibitor fees from the annual conference, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $2,500 (Supporter) to $20,000 (Champion), and exhibitor booths at $900 (for-profit) or $800 (nonprofit).
4. Scholarship Program Donations: Donations directed to the NAEHCY Scholars Program, which awards scholarships to postsecondary students who have experienced homelessness. Also includes the K-12 STEAM Star Scholars Program.
5. General Donations: Direct donations through the 'Ways to Give' program, including PayPal donation capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NAEHCY is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides professional development, advocacy, and resources to educators, school district liaisons, state coordinators, and postsecondary professionals serving children and youth experiencing homelessness. Core offerings include an annual national conference with 90+ breakout sessions, year-round webinars and training, scholarship programs for affected students, and a curated resource library supporting McKinney-Vento Act implementation from early childhood through postsecondary education.

Product overview

NAEHCY is a membership-based nonprofit organization offering educational equity services through a portfolio of interconnected programs. Core offerings include an annual national conference (90+ sessions), year-round professional development (webinars, Rise & Brew sessions), scholarship programs (postsecondary NAEHCY Scholars and K-12 STEAM Star Scholars), and membership tiers providing access to exclusive resources. Supporting resources include the SPOC User Guide, research briefs, early childhood resource guides, foster care materials, and state coordinator surveys. The organization also recognizes excellence through annual awards and operates specialized committees in Early Childhood, K-12, and Postsecondary education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAEHCY Scholars Program: Scholarship program awarding individual scholarships to postsecondary students who have experienced homelessness
• K-12 STEAM Star Scholars Program
• NAEHCY Next
• SPOC (Single Point of Contact) Model

Products and services

• Annual National Conference
• Professional Development Program
• Membership Program
• NAEHCY Scholars Program
• K-12 STEAM Star Scholars Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ educators and advocates trained since 1989
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• U.S. Department of Education (ED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAEHCY partners with the U.S. Department of Education which plays a central role in advancing educational access and protections for students experiencing homelessness through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act implementation and the Education for Homeless Children and Youths (EHCY) Program. NAEHCY works collaboratively with ED's Office for Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) to inform the field, promote policy alignment, and advocate for effective implementation of federal mandates.
• National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCHE serves as the U.S. Department of Education's technical assistance and information center for the federal EHCY program. NAEHCY's partnership with NCHE strengthens the national infrastructure for support by aligning advocacy with evidence-based practices, supporting local implementation of McKinney-Vento provisions, and amplifying the voices of practitioners and students.
• United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSICH helps the federal government and communities use federal resources addressing homelessness in the most efficient and effective ways. The USICH Council comprises 19 federal agencies who gather quarterly to coordinate the federal response to homelessness. NAEHCY participates in interagency working groups focused on key issues and activities.
• Covenant House InternationalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCovenant House International is the largest, primarily privately funded charity in North and Central America providing immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking. They provide housing and support services to youth facing homelessness, open 24/7 in cities across North and Central America.
• National Homelessness Law CentersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe National Homelessness Law Center is a team of attorneys and advocates dedicated to using the power of the law to prevent and solve homelessness and to protecting the rights of people experiencing homelessness through policy advocacy, public education, impact litigation, and advocacy training.
• National Network for YouthsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe National Network for Youth works in communities with youth who have experienced homelessness, service providers, and systems to help accelerate the progress in ending homelessness and human trafficking among young people.
• Stop & Shop SupermarketssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStop & Shop has been funding NAEHCY partner programs for over five years, committing $10,000 annually for five years, then $12,500 and $15,000 in subsequent years, totaling $72,500 over six years. Partnership includes active involvement with recognition at local events.
• Food Bank of Western MasssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Food Bank of Western Mass provides bulk food sourcing for food pantry programs and also offers SNAP application assistance on-campus. Critical partner in addressing food insecurity among students.
• Gardening the CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal initiative providing fresh, donated produce from farms. Contributes to food pantry offerings with local farm-sourced vegetables.
• Springfield Food Policy CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal initiative providing fresh, donated produce from farms including turkeys for Thanksgiving distributions.
• Wellsprings Community HarvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTheir 'Go Fresh Mobile Market' visits weekly, offering produce and providing discounted coupons that make fresh produce free to students.
• The Caring Health CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers on-campus assistance with health insurance applications for students at partner institutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Family Promise: National nonprofit addressing family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Comparable as a NAEHCY customer and peer organization working at the intersection of family homelessness and education.
• Covenant House International: Largest privately funded charity in North and Central America providing shelter and support for youth facing homelessness. Larger and broader-scoped than NAEHCY, but overlaps in serving homeless youth and is a current NAEHCY partner.
• American School Counselor Association (ASCA): National membership organization for school counselors with similar membership tiers, annual conference, professional development, and federal advocacy structure. Operates a parallel model to NAEHCY in the K-12 education professional space.
• National Education Association (NEA): Largest U.S. employee-organized professional association representing teachers and education support professionals. Operates a far broader version of NAEHCY's professional membership, conference, and federal advocacy model.
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Large professional membership organization serving school psychologists, with similar membership, conference, and advocacy model to NAEHCY. Comparable as an education-professional membership body with annual conference and continuing education.

Direct peers

• National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE): Federally funded technical assistance center for the EHCY program at SERVE Center, UNC Greensboro. Direct partner of NAEHCY and serves the same McKinney-Vento Liaison and state coordinator audience with overlapping training and resources.
• National Homelessness Law Center: National advocacy organization using the power of law to prevent and solve homelessness, with a particular focus on protecting the rights of youth and families. Active GTM/marketing partner of NAEHCY with overlapping policy and advocacy missions.
• SchoolHouse Connection: National nonprofit dedicated to the educational success of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Operates in the same mission space as NAEHCY, serving school district liaisons and state coordinators with policy advocacy, resources, and technical assistance.
• National Network for Youth: National membership organization working to end youth homelessness and human trafficking. Shares the youth homelessness advocacy and policy space with NAEHCY, with overlapping youth-serving member organizations.

Emerging players

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Large professional membership association focused on early childhood education. Comparable membership and conference model, and overlapping audience with NAEHCY's Early Childhood Education committee work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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