Homeless Education Network (HEN)
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The mission of Denver Public Schools Homeless Education Network (HEN) is to assist DPS students experiencing homelessness through direct support and advocacy. The primary objective is to remove educational barriers to help ensure students engage successfully in school and cultivate their unique strengths and talents.
HEN is a resource for DPS schools to provide guidance and the connection to Denver-area support services for families experiencing homelessness.
HEN ensures district compliance of the McKinney-Vento Act Title IX of ESSA
HEN focuses support on school readiness and student success including:
• School enrollment and advocacy
• Backpacks/school supplies
• School meal assistance
• Clothing, uniform assistance and school fee assistance
• Basic-need supplies
• Community resources
• School transportationStudents and Families may qualify if they are living in the following situations:
• Shelter or Transitional Housing Program
• Motel/Hotel
• Doubled up with friend of relative due to loss of housing and economic hardship
• Unsheltered- parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings
• Unaccompanied youth not in the physical custody or presence of a parent or legal guardian and living in one of the above situationsVisit the Homeless Education Network website to learn more about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and HEN services.
CONTACT
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Esther Rivera
Program Manager, Homeless Education Network (HEN)Esther_Rivera@dpsk12.net
720-423-1987Call the HEN Line: 720.423.1980
McKinney-Vento Specialists
Enra Anderson 720.423.1984
Maria Hardman 720.423.1994
Charlton Jordan 720.423.1981
Rocio Maldonado 720.423.1985 (Hablo Español)
Anna Drake 720.423.1986
McKinney-Vento Liaisons
Yesenia Rincon-Carrete 720.423.1983
Qui Brooks 720.423.1892
Website:
Esther Rivera
Site Manager
esther_rivera@dpsk12.net