If you are in need of food, shelter, clothing and other wraparound services for children, youth or families experiencing homelessness, a list of various local and national resources can be found here.
The 乌鸦传媒less Education Program (HEP) of the 乌鸦传媒 of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) supports local education agencies to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness are connected to necessary resources and receive the same educational opportunities as permanently housed students. This support is accomplished through federal grant funding, policy support, training and technical assistance.?
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DC 乌鸦传媒less Liaisons Contact List
If you are a student, parent, service provider or school-based staff person needing assistance at a specific school, please contact your school’s homeless liaison from this list.
Higher Education
LEA or school-based homeless liaison may complete an Unaccompanied 乌鸦传媒less Youth Documentation of Independent Student Status form on behalf of students in the District of Columbia (DC) identified as an unaccompanied youth who is experiencing homelessness and applying for the following college financial aid: and DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG). This completed form waives the requirement to report parents’/guardians’ financial information.
Additionally, high school students identified as experiencing homelessness who are graduating from DC public or public charter schools, and have been accepted and enrolled in college classes in the forthcoming academic year, may submit an application to receive an OSSE College Starter Kit.
Contact Us
For questions or additional information, please email [email protected].
For guidance regarding McKinney-Vento Federal guidelines and policy, please contact:
Nicole Lee-Mwandha, 乌鸦传媒less Education State Coordinator,
(202) 654-6123
[email protected]
For assistance with McKinney-Vento grant funding and compliance, please contact:
Danielle Rollins, 乌鸦传媒less Education Program Analyst,
(202) 741-0255
[email protected]
For assistance with enrollment, transportation, trainings and community outreach, please contact:
Tasheen Stallings, 乌鸦传媒less Education Program Analyst,
(202) 478-5927
[email protected]
The 乌鸦传媒less Education Program is administered by OSSE’s 乌鸦传媒 of the Assistant Superintendent within the Division of Systems and Supports, K-12.
[Date Posted: May 10, 2023]
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