HIDOE Education for Houseless Children and Youth

If your housing is unstable, your schooling doesn’t have to be!

You can ENROLL in school!

If you live in any of the following situations:

• In a shelter

• On the beach, park or campground

• In a motel or hotel

• In a car, abandoned building or no the street

• Living temporarily with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship

• Inadequate living accommodations (collapsed house, lack of water or electricity)

• Unaccompanied youth experiencing any of the circumstances above

You also have the right to:

• Enroll immediately and attend classes

• Get help with documents required for enrollment

• Attend the same school or transfer to new home school

• Receive school meals

• Participate in school activities and programs

• The support of a Community Liaison

You may be eligible for services including:

• Transportation to and from school

• School supplies & uniforms

• Academic support and tutoring

• Referrals for housing, health care and food

• Referrals for other services