Homeless Student Liaison offered at Bridgeport School District

Homeless Student Liaison offered at Bridgeport School District 1400 Tacoma Avenue, Bridgeport, WA 98813 Families or unaccompanied minors who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence include: Temporarily sharing housing Living in motels or campgrounds due to the lack of alternative accommodations Using a public or private place not ordinarily designed for sleeping as a nighttime residence Living in emergency shelters or transitional housing Awaiting foster care placement Talk to a counselor at the student’s local school or call the district’s homeless liaison. Fees: None Service Area Douglas, WA Languages Spanish Responsibilities The liaison 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 Providing referrals to health care, dental, mental health, and other appropriate services Ensuring that homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness Enabling students to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible," in accordance with the McKinney‑Vento Act Assisting enrolled students with obtaining records from their last school and any medical records Factors considered under the McKinney‑Vento Act include: the age of the child or youth; the impact the commute may have on the student’s education; personal safety issues; the student’s need for special instruction; length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location; and time remaining in the school year. District boundaries are not a factor in the decision. Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records, or other documents normally required to enroll in school. Provides education to children in the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr