The Ravenswood City School District is committed to serving our students and families experiencing homelessness. We partner with Samaritan House for services. 

 

Students who are experiencing homelessness have access to the same free, appropriate public education, as provided to other children and youths. Students experiencing homelessness have the right to immediate enrollment, transportation, academic access and success.

 

• Children and youth experiencing homelessness can remain in their school of origin for the duration of homelessness and until the end of an academic year in which they obtain permanent housing, if it is in their best interest. 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(A).
• Homeless children and youth must be enrolled in school immediately, even if they lack documents or have missed application or enrollment deadlines during any period of homelessness. 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(C).
• If a dispute arises over eligibility, school selection or enrollment, the child or youth must be immediately enrolled in the school in which the parent, guardian or unaccompanied youth seeks enrollment, pending resolution of the dispute, including all available appeals. 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(3)(E)(i).
• Transportation to the school of origin is required, including until the end of the academic year when a student obtains permanent housing. 42 U.S.C. §11432(g)(1)(J)(iii).

 

Families can complete this form. Please see McKinney-Vento form.

 

If you have questions about services for homelessness, please contact our McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison:

 

650-329-2800 ext. 60133