Profiles of the 1995-96 implementation of the Stewart B. McKinney Act's Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Programs in 37 states are presented in this document. In these 37 states, at least 173,082 homeless children and youth were served through programs funded by the McKinney Act, and at least 465 local education agencies received McKinney funds. Empirical evidence from the successes and persistent problems of the McKinney EHCY program offer two very important lessons. The first is that the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness can only be met when these needs are addressed specifically by direct language in federal law. The second is that local education agencies and states have a difficult time providing direct services to homeless children and youth unless they receive funding targeted specifically for such services. The following recommendations are made for improving the situation of homeless children and youth in the United States: (1) maintain Federal statutes that address the education of children and youth in homeless situations; (2) fully fund the McKinney program; and (3) require the U.S. Department of Education to conduct a nationwide census of the numbers of homeless children and youth. The state profiles were developed using 1995-96 data gathered from surveys of EHCY coordinators in the 27 states that replied to the survey. The profiles show that, because of provisions in the McKinney Act, supported by a small amount of funding to each state, homeless children are receiving the academic and social support services they need to endure the trauma of homelessness. Profiles also show that homeless liaisons at local levels often collaborate with others in ways that stretch McKinney funds significantly, making the programs cost effective. A brief history of the McKinney Act is included, as are the executive summary of the previous report and a chart of effects of McKinney programs. (SLD)