What it does
Supports relationship repair, mediation, safety planning, and durable adult support when appropriate.
Why it matters
Youth homelessness is often relational as well as economic. Loss of trusted adult support can deepen housing instability.
School takeaway
Schools should treat relational disconnection as a possible prevention signal, not only a behavioural problem.
What remains
Family reconnection is not always safe. Youth consent, violence risk, and culturally safe practice must guide decisions.