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Kids Without Homes: A School District Responds. A Presentation for Community Organizations. Contact Information. Name: Office Phone: Other Phone: Email:. Homeless Education Liaison. Stereotypes of Homelessness. . Federal Law.
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Kids Without Homes:A School DistrictResponds A Presentation for Community Organizations
Contact Information • Name: • Office Phone: • Other Phone: • Email: Homeless Education Liaison
Federal Law The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines and protects the rights of homeless students to enroll in, attend, and succeed in our public schools
The McKinney-Vento Act The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act says that children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are homeless
Increasing Awareness • Common problems Life is difficult for our homeless students • Effects of poverty and homelessness • Emotional and social difficulties
Assisting our Homeless Students • Contribute • Volunteer • Advocate • Educate You can make a difference!
Contact Information • Name: • Office Phone: • Other Phone: • Email: Homeless Education Liaison