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HOMELESS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #4 (BOONE, WINNEBAGO)

300 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park, IL 61111

Open to families who have lost their housing and are now living with friends or relatives, in a shelter, in a motel, in a vehicle, or in other temporary housing
Varies by service
Mon 8 am - 8 am Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

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Winnebago County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois

Description

The local homeless education liaison works with homeless children to ensure:

- Immediate school enrollment (at either the child's school of origin or current attendance area where child is currently eligible).

- Remain enrolled in selected school as long as homelessness ensues or, if the student becomes permanently housed, until the end of the academic year.

- Priority in certain preschool programs.

- Participate in support programs and other school related activities.

- Obtain information regarding fee waivers, free uniforms, and low-cost medical referrals.

- Transportation services.

Providing organization

REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #4 (BOONE, WINNEBAGO)

Regional Office of Education for Boone and Winnebago Counties.