Homeless Program
Get in touch
Yamile Quintero M.S., C.F.L.E. Family Facilitator/Homeless Liaison for Family Services
Address | 300 Lobo Lane, Little Elm, TX 75068
Phone | 972-947-9445 Ext 45316
Email
Education of Homeless Students
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and state law protect the rights of Homeless Children and Youth to receive a free and appropriate public education. Nearly everyone who is between the ages of 5 and 21 on September 1 of the school year and has not been expelled has the right to attend school, even if they:
- Do not have a permanent address
- Have a previous address in another town or state
- Do not live with a parent or legal guardian
- Live temporarily doubled-up with friends or family
- Sleep in a shelter
- Sleep in a campground, car, abandoned building, or other facilities not designated for, nor ordinarily used as a regular accommodation for human beings
- Migratory children living under any circumstances describing above.
- Do not have school records
- Need help getting vaccinations or TB skin test
For more information please contact:
Yamile Quintero, M.S. CFLE
Family Facilitator/Homeless Liaison
972-947-9451 ext. 40009
yquintero@littleelmisd.net
Resources for Unaccompanied Minors (Homeless Youth)
Are you a student without a home? Please talk to your school counselor about your situation so we can provide resources and support you to continue school.
Get in touch
Yamile Quintero M.S., C.F.L.E. Family Facilitator/Homeless Liaison for Family Services
Address | 300 Lobo Lane, Little Elm, TX 75068
Phone | 972-947-9445 Ext 45316
Email