School District Homeless Liaison Services - Minnesota Department of Education
Resource Name:School District Homeless Liaison Services - Minnesota Department of Education
Eligibility
- Are sleeping in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, or a similar setting
- Are staying at motels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to the lack of an adequate alternative
- Are staying in shelters or a transitional housing
- Are unaccompanied youth who are not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian
- Share the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
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Offers services to children and youth who are experiencing homelessness to ensure they receive appropriate public education and stability. Homeless liaisons and/or social workers are responsible for ensuring the educational stability and protecting the rights of students experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Each school district and charter school is required to have a designated District Homeless Liaison. The specific services available to students may vary by public school district and charter school. These services may include:
- Assistance with immediate school enrollment
- Free breakfast and lunch at school
- Information about available preschool programs
- Nutrition assistance
- Referrals to community resources, such as medical care, food, housing, mental health support, and other assistance
- Scholarships for school-related activities
- School supplies
- Transportation assistance
Visit the website for a list of District Homeless Liasons and the corresponding contact information by school: https://pub.education.mn.gov/MdeOrgView/contact/contactsByContactType?contactRoleTypeCode=DHL
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Providing organization
Administers the state educational system