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Resources

Resources have been separated by those used by LEA/Charter Homeless Education Liaisons and a section for parents. 

 

      

Maricopa County

Homeless Youth Connection https://hycaz.org/ 9950 W. Van Buren, Suite 114, Avondale, AZ 85323   Office: (623) 374-3747

Home Base Youth Services  https://www.nativeconnections.org/youth-services/homebase-emergency-housing 4520 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ   602-263-5531 

Pima County

Our Family Services https://www.ourfamilyservices.org/ 2590 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712  (520) 323-1708

Youth on Their Own (YOTO) https://yoto.org/ 1660 N. Alvernon Way – Tucson, Arizona 85712 520.293.1136

The Lighthouse Project  program  https://www.lhprojectaz.com/  1037 E 34th St. Tucson, AZ 85713  520-909-0754

Coconino County (Flagstaff)

Northland Family Help Center https://northlandfamily.org/ 24-Hour Crisis Line: 928-527-1800

This section provides Arizona local homeless education liaisons with resources to help build capacity with the McKinney-Vento Program. The Homeless Liaison Toolkit is the handbook for the liaison role.

NCHE Homeless Liaison Toolkit

The Local Liaisons Role

Local liaisons play a critical role in the implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act.  Local liaison responsibilities can be found here:  Liaison Duties

Liaison Resource Documents

ADE Policy & Procedures

Arizona Best Practice for 10 Day Unexcused Absences Drop from Enrollment

Arizona Dispute Resolution: Student/Family vs. LEA

Arizona Dispute Resolution LEA vs. LEA

Arizona Guidance on Title I, Part A Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Arizona Guidance on Immunizations

Arizona Department of Child Safety-Duty to Report Child Abuse

Arizona Letter of Denial (sample form)

 

Accountability

McKinney-Vento Toolbox: Constructing a Robust and Rigorous Homeless Education Program

 

Funding

Allowable use of McKinney-Vento Fund

 

Identification

Identifying Children and Youth in Homeless Situations- Law into Practice Brief

How to Identify Homeless Students in Doubled Up Situations

Confirming Eligibility for McKinney Vento Rights and Services

Common Signs of Homelessness

Unaccompanied Youth

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Students-Law into Practice Brief

Unaccompanied Youth Eligibility Flow Chart

 

Enrollment

Determining Eligibility for McKinney Vento Rights & Service-Best Practice Brief

Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School- Law in Practice

Guiding the Discussion on School Selection- Best Practice Brief

  • Enrollment Documents (Sample forms):
    • State Sample Eligibility Questionnaire
    • State Sample Caregiver Authorization 
    • State Sample Best Interest Determination for School Placement

Educational Services

Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness under Title 1, Part A- Law into Practice Brief

Navigating the Intersections of the McKinney Vento Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Law into Practice Brief  

Increasing Access to Higher Education for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth: Information for Colleges and Universities- Best Practice Brief

Higher Education

Homeless status verification letter for student for FAFSA

FAFSA administrators letter for Unaccompanied Youth

Preschool Services

ADE Early Childhood Education Website

Early Care and Education for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness- Best Practice Brief

Preschool and the McKinney Vento Act (NAEHCY)

SchoolHouse Connection- Overcoming Homelessness Through Education

 

Public Notices

Public Notice Poster for Parents-English

Public Notice Poster for Parents-Spanish

Public Notice Poster for Youth- English  

Public Notice Poster for Youth-Spanish  

Public Notice Poster Order Form (NCHE)

ADE Homeless Education Flyer for Public Notice

 

Transportation

Transporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness-Law into Practice Brief

Transportation for Homeless Children and Youth: Strategies for Rural School Districts- Tip Sheet

Transportation Agreement Form (sample) 

 **NAEHCY/PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SD #1 Folder information**

  • MV Shared Bus Request Form
  • Transportation Bus Rules
  • Transportation Contract

 

The educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness are established under the McKinney-Vento Act. This act is the primary piece of federal legislation dealing with the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in the United States. It was reauthorized as Every Child Succeeds Act in 2015. To qualify for these rights, children and youth must be considered homeless according to the McKinney-Vento definition. ADE Homeless Education Flyer for Public Notice

How Do I Enroll My Student(s) in School?

For assistance in enrolling your student(s) at a new school or receiving transportation back to their school of origin, please contact the Homeless Education Liaison for your district/charter.

 

Educational Rights of Children

NCHE: Parent Resource Brochure
This webpage from the National Center for Homeless Education provides specific resources for parents experiencing homelessness. 

 

Homeless Students with Disabilities

NCHE: Supporting Homeless Children and Youth with Disabilities- Information for Parents
This article provides information for parents about getting school help for children who may have special needs.

ADE Exceptional Student Services
ESS ensures that public education agencies in Arizona have special education programs, policies, and procedures that comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its implementing regulations, and that eligible children and youth with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). ESS provides professional learning opportunities, provides technical assistance to schools, supports the needs of families of students with  disabilities, monitors schools for compliance with the regulations that implement the IDEA, and administers the IDEA Entitlement grant.

 

Housing and Support Services

Below are resources for housing and support services:

Arizona 2-1-1 provides statewide resources in several topics.  You can call 2-1-1 from any phone or visit their website at: https://211arizona.org

Feeding America is just one of many food banks that provide needed food to the community. Visit their website to find one close to you: https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/arizona

Arizona Housing Coalition The link below provides housing and information on federal assistance by county. https://www.azhousingcoalition.org/needhelp.html

 

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