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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