Resources-EHCY
Resources
Resources have been separated by those used by LEA/Charter Homeless Education Liaisons and a section for parents.
STATEWIDE RESOURCE
Safe Place The Safe Place program provides outreach and prevention programs as well as a 24/7 crisis shelter (Open Hands)
▫24/7 hotline: 602.841.5799
▫24/7 text line: 69866 or HELP (44357)
▫Safe Place sites (Quick Trip gas stations, Valley Metro, and several more sites)
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.
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
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):
Educational Services
Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness under Title 1, Part A- Law into 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**
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
