Resources for EHCY

With the support of our HEP Liason Advisory Council, our Homeless Education Program has compiled resources that can be used by LEA/Charter Homeless Education Liaisons and resources specifically for parents.

Resources 

State and Local Resources for Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homeless 

The HEP Liasion Advisory Committee created a padlet that hosts various resources across the state for our Homeless education liaisons to utilize. 

 

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)

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

Home Base Youth Services  4520 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ   602-263-5531 

Our Family Services 2590 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712  (520) 323-1708

Youth on Their Own (YOTO)  1660 N. Alvernon Way – Tucson, Arizona 85712 520.293.1136

The Lighthouse Project Program 1037 E 34th St. Tucson, AZ 85713  520-909-0754

Northland Family Help Center 24-Hour Crisis Line: 928-527-1800

Homeless Education Policies and Resources for Homeless Education Liaisons

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.

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

ADE PowerPoint for Liaison and District Use

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)

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

Allowable use of McKinney-Vento Fund

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

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

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

Unaccompanied Youth Eligibility Flow Chart

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):

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

Homeless status verification letter for student for FAFSA

FAFSA administrator's letter for Unaccompanied Youth

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 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

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**

 

 

Parent Resources for Enrollment and School Services 

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 the Every Child Succeeds Act in 2015. According to the McKinney-Vento definition, children and youth must be considered homeless to qualify for these rights. ADE Homeless Education Flyer for Public Notice

Please see the ADE Contact Information page for assistance in enrolling your student(s) at a new school or receiving transportation back to their school of origin.

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

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.

Below are resources for housing and support services:

ADE Early Childhood Education: Preschool resources