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Noemi Cabrales District Homeless Program Liaison 623-932-7042
McKinney-Vento: Federal homeless education legislation During the 1990s, the federal government recognized the magnitude of the problem of homelessness within our country and, more specifically, the increasing incidences of homelessness among families with children and unaccompanied youth. To address this issue, Congress passed the Stewart B. McKinney Act, reauthorized in January 2002, most recently as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This act guarantees homeless children and youth with the following:
Partners in Homeless Education Agua Fria Union High School District #216 Contact: Noemi Cabrales District Homeless Liaison 623-932-7044 Web Address : www.aguafria.org AFUHSD is committed to assuring all students from any socio-economic background have equal opportunities to a complete and quality education. In addition to the District Liaison, each school in the district has site personnel who provide an immediate point of contact and support system for students who are in need. The District's programs for homeless children and youth are in compliance with all state and federal laws. The McKinney-Vento Act requires all school districts have a homeless liaison to coordinate services for the homeless children and youth being served by their district. Arizona Department of Education Contact: Frank Migali State Coordinator for Homeless and Refugee Education 602-542-4963 Email: frank.migali@azed.gov Web Address: www.azed.gov/asd/homeless/ Community Information and Referrals Community Information and Referral Contact: 24-hour Toll Free Helpline: 602-263-8856, Administrative Line: 602-263-8845 ext. 100 Web Address: www.cir.org Community Information and Referral (CIR) provides a lisiting of resources and the directory of Human Services and self-help support groups in Maricopa County. The listings are provided both in an alphabetical and service indexes. All Faith Community Services Contact: 623-925-1100 All Faith is a partner with the homeless program in the district. With two locations, The Attic at the White House in Avondale and their location in Buckeye, this agency has numerous programs to help those in need who are in our area. Both locations offer a resale store with profits going to fund assistance and training programs. Homeless Youth Connection Contact: 623-374-3747 15655 W. Roosevelt St. Suite 100 Goodyear, AZ 85338 Email: info@hyconnectionkids.org Web Address: www.hyconnectionkids.org Mission: Homeless Youth Connection was created to raise awareness, feed, clothe, and obtain safe shelter for homeless children who live in our communities. We want to make a difference in the lives of homeless children, because they may have no choice, but we do. The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) Contact: Patricia Popp, President, 757-221-7776, ppopp@naehcy.org Web Address : www.naehcy.org NAEHCY, a national grassroots membership association, serves as the voice and social conscience for the education of children and youth in homeless situations. NAEHCY brings together educators, parents, advocates, researchers and service providers to ensure school enrollment and attendance, and overall success for children and youth experiencing homelessness. NAEHCY accomplishes this through advocacy, partnerships and education. NAEHCY also hosts an annual national conference on homeless education, which brings together educators and service providers to learn about new developments within the field. The National Network for Youth (NNY) Contact: Mishaela Duran, Director of Public Policy and Public Affairs, 202,783-7949 extension 3109, mduran@nn4youth.org Web Address : www.nn4youth.org The National Network for Youth is the leading advocacy organization for runaway and homeless families. NNY seeks to promote opportunities for growth and development for youth who face greater odds due to abuse, neglect, family conflicts and disconnection from family, lack of resources, discrimination, differing abilities, or other life challenges. NNY achieves this through advocacy on national policy related to at-risk youth and the provision of training, technical assistance, consultation services, and publications on the issue of supporting and protecting at-risk youth. U.S. Department of Education, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Contact : Gary Rutkin, Coordinator, 202-260-4412, gary.rutkin@ed.gov . Web Address : www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/index.html The Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program oversees the education of homeless children and youth in our nation's public schools, including the granting of McKinney-Vento funds and the monitoring of their usage. Program Coordinator Gary Rutkin, working with other Department officials and national partners, provides official guidance to states and school districts on implementing the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act. |