Embedded Files
Every school must have a designated STLS liaison. This person attends specialized trainings,
Click above to access the CPS Site for STLS
NEW! SY22-23 Guidance
NEW! SY22-23 Guidance
Transportation
Transportation
CPS provides transportation assistance to homeless students who continue their education at their school of origin, including students temporarily residing outside of Chicago due homelessness.
Two types of transportation are generally available to help students enrolled in STLS and eligible for transportation travel to and from their school of origin and school-related activities:
CTA: For seventh through 12th grades, only students receive Ventra cards for CTA transportation. For students in sixth grade and younger, both the student and parent or primary caregiver receive Ventra cards.
Yellow School Bus: If an adult is unavailable to accompany a child in sixth grade or younger on CTA transportation, the student and/or parent/guardian can apply for hardship transportation, which means CPS will arrange for yellow school bus service to transport students to and from school.
Resources
Resources
Information for students and parents/guardians about appealing a decision made at the local school level or by the STLS Department concerning enrollment, eligibility, school selection or transportation.)
Healthcare Resource Sheet [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ]
Provides information about immunization and neighborhood health clinics.STREETLIGHT CHICAGO: HOMELESS YOUTHS RESOURCE GUIDE
Provides up-to-date information on shelters, health clinics, emergency beds, mental health services, and more.HOMELESS FAMILIES RESOURCE GUIDE
Provides answers to questions about housing, food, health care, legal aid, public assistance, and other resources.CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
Offers legal assistance and advocacy to homeless families and unaccompanied youth.CHICAGO HOPES
Offers after school homework assistance to students living in shelters.CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Provides direct assistance to individuals and families and serves as a connection to a network of community-based organizations, social service providers and institutions.CHICAGO COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
If you are homeless or living in a shelter, you can be assessed for housing through the city's Coordinated Entry System (CES). The housing available through CES includes permanent supportive housing and permanent housing with short-term supports.GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
Search food pantries in Chicago by zip code.NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
Hotline provides resources and information for students who are thinking about or have run away from home.
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