Homeless Information and Resources

Homeless Information

Nancy Huntley

Olivia Carlson
Family Transition Liaison

Office: 715-273-3912 ext 3105

Cell: 651-760-0804

Email: carlsono@ellsworth.k12.wi.us

Services to Support the Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Educational Rights Under the McKinney-Vento Act, homeless children and youth have the right to: ➢ receive a free, appropriate public education. ➢ enroll in school immediately, even if lacking proof of residency, guardianship, immunizations, or other records. ➢ enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents. ➢ choose to stay at the school attended while permanently housed, or to enroll in the school where currently living for the remainder of the academic year. ➢ receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested. ➢ receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to each student’s need.

At school, ask about these Support Services: ● Free lunch programs ● School fee waivers ● Transportation ● Special education programs, especially if the student previously received Special Education services ● Tutoring programs ● After-school and/or Summer school programs ● Preschool programs

Services to Support the Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Educational Rights Under the McKinney-Vento Act, homeless children and youth have the right to: ➢ receive a free, appropriate public education. ➢ enroll in school immediately, even if lacking proof of residency, guardianship, immunizations, or other records. ➢ enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents. ➢ choose to stay at the school attended while permanently housed, or to enroll in the school where currently living for the remainder of the academic year. ➢ receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested. ➢ receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to each student’s need.

At school, ask about these Support Services: ● Free lunch programs ● School fee waivers ● Transportation ● Special education programs, especially if the student previously received Special Education services ● Tutoring programs ● After-school and/or Summer school programs ● Preschool programs