HOMELESS LIAISON PROGRAM | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #24 (GRUNDY, KENDALL)

A Homeless Liaison is appointed to provide public awareness and assist school district's homeless liaison to eliminate barriers that may prevent homeless students from receiving immediate and full participation in educational activities. Homeless Liaisons also work to ensure that homeless children have a right to: - A free, appropriate public education including a priority to preschool programs (includes waiver of required school fees that would be a participation barrier for homeless families). - The choice of staying in the school or origin or attending the school nearest their shelter or temporary home. - In the case of unaccompanied youth, consideration is given to the youth's wishes. - Immediate enrollment even when medical records cannot be produced at the time of enrollment. - Assistance with transportation if needed.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/24/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

109 W. Ridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560

Fax

(630) 553-4152

Hours

Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Fingerprint Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:15 am - 11:45 am, 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #24 (GRUNDY, KENDALL)