Homeless Liaison offered at Lopez Island School District

86 School Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261

Eligibility

Families or unaccompanied minors who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence: Temporarily sharing housing; Living in motels or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative accommodations; Using as a nighttime residence a public or private place not ordinarily designed for sleeping; Living in emergency shelters or transitional housing.

Hours

M-F, 7:30am-4pm.

(360) 468-2202

Voice

https://www.lopezislandschool.org

Application process

Contact the school district to be connected to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison.

Fees

None.

Service area

San Juan, WA

Description

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay. Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services. Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness. Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible."

What's Here

Homeless School Transition Programs

Providing organization

Lopez Island School District

We offer students the benefits of a small district plus many advantages, programs and services rarely found in public schools. This is a school like no other. Partnering with families, volunteers and community, we co-create amazing learning opportunities in a climate of trust, support and success. Strenuous academics, an outstanding world travel program, a nationally-recognized farm-to-garden curriculum, a healthy cafeteria, vibrant arts, and award-winning sports are only a few of the exciting options open to all our students.