Every year, thousands of American families become homeless.  In Ohio alone, that number has reached 10,345. In Cuyahoga County, that number is at 6,000.

Is your district ready to meet the needs of these students? Do you know who to call or which resources are available for them?

Mark your calendars for the in-person professional development opportunity on December 15 from 1-3 p.m. here at the ESC of Northeast Ohio.  We will have a panel from area agencies guide us through ways school districts can help the needs of these students. 

In this workshop, we will… 

• Identify the gaps and needs of the homeless students/families

• Identify services available for homeless/runaway youth

• Identify services available for homeless families

• And answer any questions you may have

Here are some resources for your district to use to help your families:

McKinney Vento –

ODE resources

McKenny Vento Homeless Act Guidance

Homeless/ Runaway Youth –

Unaccompanied Youth

Supporting the Education of the Unaccompanied Youth

A Place for Me

Bellefaire JCB's

Homeless Families –

Frontline Services

Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio

If there is something that the ESC of Northeast Ohio can do to help you with this or any other vulnerable population, please reach out to our Family and Community Project Liaison, Carrie Sullivan ([email protected]).