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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Anna Theisen
Program Manager
Homeless Education Program
Anna_Theisen@dpsk12.org
720 423-1982Far Northeast Region Elm, K-8 and Middle Schools: Briana West 720.423.1983
Southwest/Southeast Region Elm, K-8 and Middle Schools: Rebecca Romero 720.423.1986
Central/Near Northeast Region Elm, K-8 and Middle Schools: Keya Flakes 720.423.1981
Northwest Region Elm, K-8 and Middle Schools: Calvin Knutzen 720.423.1984 (Hablo Español)
DPS High Schools: Whitney Whitaker 720.423.1985
Patricia Vaughan: School Counselor Lowry Elm. 720.423.5968
HEN Fax: 720.545.0425
Intake Line: 720.423.1980
- 2019-2020 Homeless Liaison Contact List (.pdf)
- Referral Form (.pdf)
- Referral Form (Spanish) (.pdf)
https://childservices.dpsk12.org