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
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Dekalb County, IL
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.
Regional Office of Education #16 - DeKalb
Regional Office of Education.