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PROGRAMS & SERVICES:
EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAM
(Updated 6/30/09)

   
OVERVIEW
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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?Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
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)Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page. 
VHCYP staff provide technical assistance and support to schools, communities and families. View the current program brochure.

   
LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 6/30/09)
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  McKinney Vento ARRA Funding for FY 2009-2010 (Revised)Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page. (Added 6/30/09)
This funding to LEAs is intended to assist with excess transportation expenses to schools of origin, as well as school supplies and other allowable expenses that eliminate barriers for homeless students to enroll, attend and succeed in school.
   
  Vermont Homeless Education Liaison Contact List for 2008-2009Clicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page. 
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 SheetClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
View a summary of program services and information.
   
  Homeless Education: Technical Assistance, Related Links & ResourcesClicking this link will open a PDF document. Adobe Reader is required. To download a FREE version of Adobe Reader, click on the yellow Get Acrobat Reader icon toward the bottom of page.
This document provides links from the department's Web site to resources and Web sites developed by other organizations.
   
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Education for Homeless Children & Youth
Wendy Ross, State Coordinator
(802) 828-5148 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
wendy.ross@state.vt.us

   
  Liz Rand, Program Assistant
(802) 828-3150 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
liz.rand@state.vt.us
   
  Vermont Homeless Children and Youth Project (VHCYP)
Mike Mulcahy, State Coordinator
(802) 828-5108 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
mike.mulcahy@state.vt.us
   
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