MCKINNEY VENTO - HOMELESS | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #20 (EDWARDS, GALLATIN, HAMILTON, HARDIN, POPE, SALINE, WABASH, WAYNE, WHITE)
The local homeless education liaison works with homeless children to ensure: - A free, appropriate public education including a priority to preschool programs. - The choice of staying in the school of origin or attending the school nearest their shelter or temporary home. - Immediate enrollment even when medical records cannot be produced at time of enrollment. - Assistance with transportation, school supplies, clothing & personal hygiene, if needed.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/16/2024
Data provided by
PATH Inc. 211
Location
314 E. Cherry Street, Carmi, IL 62821
Voice
Eligibility
Families who have lost their housing and are now living: - With friends or relatives. - In a shelter. - In a motel. - In a vehicle. - In other temporary housing.
Fee
No fees.
Agency info
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #20 (EDWARDS, GALLATIN, HAMILTON, HARDIN, POPE, SALINE, WABASH, WAYNE, WHITE)