Homeless Education Network (HEN)

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    About

    The Homeless Education Network (HEN) supports students to reduce barriers to educational success.

    The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Title IX, Part A of ESSA) is the primary piece of legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Specific provisions ensure the enrollment, accessibility, and educational stability for students lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

    Services include:

    • Identification of students

    • Immediate enrollment

    • Transportation services (depending on eligibility)

    • Referrals to internal and external partners

    • Unaccompanied youth FAFSA letters

    Find your school's McKinney-Vento Specialist here!

    If you need to refer a student to another district, use this link to find other McKinney-Vento liaisons.

    Students 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 situations

    Visit the HEN website to learn more about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and HEN services.

     

CONTACT

  • Esther Rivera
    Manager

    Esther_Rivera@dpsk12.net
    720-423-1987

    Submit a Referral  

    Call the HEN Line: 720.423.1980

    Community Resources

    Regional McKinney-Vento Specialists 

    Vacant, Far Northeast 720.423.1984

    Maria Hardman, Northwest 720.423.1994

    Charlton Jordan, Near Northeast & Southeast 720.423.1981

    Rocio Maldonado, Central 720.423.1985

    Vacant, Southwest 720.423.1986

    District-wide McKinney-Vento Liaisons

    Yesenia Montelongo 720.423.1983 

    Quii Brooks 720.423.1982

     

    Website:

    Homeless Education Network 

    Esther Rivera
    Site Manager
    esther_rivera@dpsk12.net