MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #12 (CLAY, CRAWFORD, JASPER, LAWRENCE, RICHLAND)
Assistance for homeless students includes: - Immediately enroll in school even if the student lacks documentation regarding residency, guardianship, immunizations, or school records. - Attend the school of residence or the school of origin. - Remain enrolled in the selected school for the duration of homelessness or through the academic year if they become permanently housed. - Obtain free transportation to/from school. - Participate in any school activity that is available to other students. - Receive free school meals without filling out an application.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/07/2024
Data provided by
PATH Inc. 211
Location
300 W. Main Street, Robinson, IL 62454
Voice
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Eligibility
Children and youth who don't have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, such as those living: - In an emergency or transitional shelter; with friends or relatives due to loss of housing or economic hardship (also known as doubled up). - In a motel, hotel, campground, car, bus or train station or other public place, an abandoned building or some other inadequate accommodations. - As Unaccompanied Youth, including youth who are not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian.
Fee
No fees.
Agency info
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #12 (CLAY, CRAWFORD, JASPER, LAWRENCE, RICHLAND)