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Indiana Education for Homeless Children and Youth Information

If you live in any of the following situations, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.:
 
•    "Double up" - Sharing the housing of others due to the loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons.

•    Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds, due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations.

•    Living in emergency or transitional shelters.

•    Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live.

•    Migratory children living in above circumstances

•    Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings

•    Unaccompanied Youth - Children or youth who meets the definition of homeless and not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian
 
Please see the documents below for additional information:
 
Liaison for Homeless Children:
Allisa Schnick, Assistant Superintendent
502 E College Ave
Kouts, IN 46347
219-766-2214 x4002
Families are welcome to apply for Free & Reduced Meals anytime during the school year. Families wishing to receive textbook assistance must complete a Free & Reduced Meal application. 
 
 
For assistance with filing the applications for Free & Reduced Meals, please call our EPCSC Food Services Department at (219) 766-2214 extension 2020.