Each year, instead of living with a parent or legal guardian, thousands of students live on their own or reside with someone who serves as a caregiver. The caregiver may be a relative, friend, school employee, or other individual. Some caregivers provide little to no support for youth staying with them, while others, especially with younger children, often assume more responsibility -- even seeking legal guardianship in some cases. This brief: (1) explores living situations where children and youth are staying with caregivers or on their own; (2) discusses access to education and other services for students living with caregivers or on their own; and (3) offers strategies that local homeless education liaisons (hereafter referred to as "local liaisons") and school staff can implement to ensure these students and caregiver families receive appropriate services.