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HOMELESS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #4 (BOONE, WINNEBAGO)

300 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park, IL 61111

Eligibility

Open to families who have lost their housing and are now living with friends or relatives, in a shelter, in a motel, in a vehicle, or in other temporary housing

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 8 am Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
https://roe4.org/advocate/homeless-educational-services
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call or visit website for information

Fees

None

Service area

Boone County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois

Description

The local homeless education liaison works with homeless children to ensure:

- Immediate school enrollment (at either the child's school of origin or current attendance area where child is currently eligible).

- Remain enrolled in selected school as long as homelessness ensues or, if the student becomes permanently housed, until the end of the academic year.

- Priority in certain preschool programs.

- Participate in support programs and other school related activities.

- Obtain information regarding fee waivers, free uniforms, and low-cost medical referrals.

- Transportation services.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/24/2025

Data provided by

211 Iowa UWCI

Providing organization

REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #4 (BOONE, WINNEBAGO)

Regional Office of Education for Boone and Winnebago Counties.