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MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #16 - DEKALB

2500 North Annie Glidden Road, Suite C, Dekalb, IL 60115

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
Varies by service
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Dekalb County, Illinois

Description

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

11/02/2025

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211 Nebraska

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REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #16 - DEKALB

Regional Office of Education.

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