Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Homeless Education Resource Outreach Program

Homeless Education Resource Outreach Program
Phone: 259-8729
Website: http://www.mnps.org/Page56952.aspx


The HERO program is co-sponsored by MNPS and the Tennessee Department of Education to support the educational needs of homeless children and youth and other families in transition.  The program is funded by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and services are provided to families with school age children.  Children/families that are due to a lack of housing and living in a shelter, motor vehicle, campground, on the street, in abandoned buildings, or trailers, or doubled up with relatives or friends then are eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Can also offer assistance with clothing, help with school issues, questions or concerns, housing and community resource information, obtaining birth certificates, immunization records, and school records, parent and community education, referrals for dental, medical and mental health services, school supplies, summer camp programs, transportation, and tutoring services.

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