Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY)

��ֱ��’s EHCY program is to ensure that all homeless children and youth are provided with equal access to the same educational programs provided to other students, have an opportunity to meet state and district academic achievement standards to which all students are held and are not segregated or discriminated against on the basis of their homeless status. This commitment to the educational rights of homeless children and youth applies to all services, programs and activities provided or made available to other students and youth who reside in the district.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homeless children and youths as those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The law provides several examples of situations that meet the definition. This includes children and youth in the following situations:

sharing housing due to a loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason;
living in hotels, motels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to a lack of alternative adequate housing;
living in emergency or transitional shelters;
abandoned in hospitals;
living in a public or private place not designated for, or normally used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings;
living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar places; and/or
living in one of the above circumstances and who are migratory.

Rights and Services Provided to Homeless Students

Immediate School Enrollment even if they lack health, immunization, school records, proof of guardianship, or proof of residency
Enrollment at their school of origin (the school they have been previously attending) OR the public school in their living area
Transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested (per ��ֱ�� policy)
Free school meals
Waiving of school fees/fines
Participation in all school-related activities
Access to educational materials/school supplies
Referrals to community resources, support, and services

Parents or guardians of students experiencing homelessness or unaccompanied homeless youth have the right under McKinney-Vento to appeal or dispute decisions made by the district regarding eligibility, school selection, or enrollment. In the event of a dispute, please contact the ��ֱ�� Homeless Liaison to initiate the Dispute Resolution Process.

Resources

Housing links

Community Links

Food Resources

- Food/Bread Pantry – Tues/Thurs 1-4 PM & Fri 8:30-11:30 AM
- Food Pantry – Tues 4-5:30 PM
- Breakfast – Th/Fri 7-9 AM
- Dinner (Shalom Center) – Mon-Sat at 5 PM
- Dinner (Immanuel United) – Mon/Wed at 5 PM
- Dinner (Christ the King) – Tues at 5 PM
- Food Pantry – Wed/Fri 8:30-11:30 AM
- Food Pantry – Mon/Wed 11-1 PM & Fri 9-11 AM