The Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program is authorized under Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) (McKinney-Vento Act). The McKinney-Vento Act was originally authorized in 1987 and most recently re-authorized in December 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
If you believe your children may be eligible, contact the liaison to find out what services and supports may be eligible.
Streator Elementary School District 44 Homeless Liaison Heidi Schultz 815-672-2926, ext.266
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Information Parent Poster for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Student Poster for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Spanish)
If you need further assistance with our children's educational needs, contact the National Center for Homeless Education:
1-800-308-2145 [email protected] http://nche.ed.gov