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PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM
(Updated 1/28/13)

   
OVERVIEW
   
 

Vermont’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth program ensures that homeless students have equal access to the same free, appropriate, public education (including public preschool) provided to other Vermont children, with the opportunity to meet the same challenging state content and student performance standards. The Education for Homeless Children and Youth program is supported by funding from McKinney-Vento Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Federal Definition: Who is Homeless? PDF
As defined in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a homeless person is an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

   
 

Vermont Homeless Children and Youth Project (VHCYP) PDF
VHCYP staff provide technical assistance and support to schools, communities and families. View the current program brochure.

   
LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION
   
 

Vermont Homeless Education Liaison Contact List (2012-2013) PDF
View contact information for Homeless Education Liaisons throughout the state of Vermont.
   
  Vermont Homeless Education Liaison Toolbox
View materials and resources developed especially for Homeless Education Liaisons.
   
  McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act
View information and resources related to the McKinney-Vento law, including the legislative summary and federal technical guidance.
   
  Vermont McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Fact Sheet PDF
View a summary of Vermont program services and information provided by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth (NAECHY).
   
  Homeless Education: Technical Assistance, Related Links & Resources PDF
This document provides links from the agency's Web site to resources and Web sites developed by other organizations.
   
CONTACT INFORMATION
   
 

Education for Homeless Children & Youth
Mike Mulcahy, State Coordinator
(802) 828-5108 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
mike.mulcahy@state.vt.us
   
  Elizabeth Rand, Program Assistant
(802) 828-3150 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
liz.rand@state.vt.us
     
   
 
   
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