Homeless Assistance
Crestview Preparatory shall provide an educational environment that treats all students with dignity and respect.
Every homeless student shall have access to the same free and appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless. This commitment to the educational rights of homeless children, youth, and unaccompanied youth, applied to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available.
Every homeless student shall have access to the same free and appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless. This commitment to the educational rights of homeless children, youth, and unaccompanied youth, applied to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available.
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A student may be considered eligible for services as a “Homeless Child or Youth” under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act if he or she is presently living:
• 1. In a shelter, temporary shared housing, or transitional living program. • 2. In a hotel/motel, campground, or similar situation due to lack of alternatives. • 3. At a bus station, park, car, or abandoned building. • 4. In temporary or transitional foster care placement. According to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act, eligible students have rights to: Immediate enrollment: Documentation and immunization records cannot serve as a barrier to the enrollment in school. School Selection: McKinney-Vento eligible students have a right to select from the following schools: • The school he/she attended when permanently housed (School of Origin) • The school in which he/she was last enrolled (School of Origin) • The school in the attendance area in which the student currently resides (School of Residency) • In Maricopa County, Thomas J. Pappas School Remain enrolled in his/her selected school for the duration of homelessness, or until the academic year upon which they are permanently housed. Participate in programs for which they are eligible, including Title I, National School Lunch Program, Head Start, Even Start, etc. Transportation Services: A McKinney-Vento eligible student attending his/her School of Origin has a right to transportation to and from the School of Origin. Dispute Resolution: If you disagree with school officials about enrollment, transportation, or fair treatment of a homeless child or youth, you may file a complaint with the school district. The school district must respond and attempt to resolve it quickly. During the dispute, the student must be immediately enrolled in the school and provided transportation until the matter is resolved. The Homeless Liaison will assist you in making a decision, providing notice of any appeal process, and filling out dispute forms. |
For more information, click on Homeless Resources
or contact: Sherry Abdel-Aziz Homeless Liaison Crestview Preparatory 2616 E. Greenway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-765-9555 abdel-aziz@crestviewpreparatory.com Silvia Chavez, BA Homeless Education Coordinator AZ Department of Education 1535 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-542-2963 silvia.chavez@azed.gov If you fit into any of the 4 categories listed on the top left, then you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless ducation Assistance Act. Please click the links below for further assistance. The Serve Center The National Center for Homeless Education Arizona Department of Education - homeless population Arizona Self Help Community Information and Referral Services |
Additional Homeless Assistance
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Community NeTwork for ACcessig Shelter
Shelter Hotline: 602-263-8900 or 1-800-799-7739 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year Voice & TTY Information in Spanish also available Información en Español disponible click here for more information |
Soutwest Behavioral Health Services
1112 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 T: 602-256-2688 Operation time: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Target group: Homeless Seriously Mentally ill Other services available: Case management, psychiatric services, assistance with shelter, referral for medical and other benefit services, transportation services. |
HOME BASE YOUTH SERVICES
931 E. Devonshire St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-263-7773 (office) 602-263-5498 (fax) 602-254-7777 (Drop in Center) 24 hour Saturday - Sunday (at shelters) Target group: Homeless and runaway youth ages 14 to 21 Drop-in Center: 1244 E. McDowell Rd. |
For more information contact Todd Kissick, Homeless Liaison - phone:
602.765.9555 or e-mail: kissick@crestviewpreparatory.com
602.765.9555 or e-mail: kissick@crestviewpreparatory.com
