McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance | Regional Office of Education #16 - DeKalb

2500 North Annie Glidden Road, Suite C, Dekalb, IL 60115

Eligibility

Children and youth who don't have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, such as those living:

In an emergency or transitional shelter; with friends or relatives due to loss of housing or economic hardship (also known as doubled up)
In a motel, hotel, campground, car, bus or train station or other public place, an abandoned building or some other inadequate accommodations
As Unaccompanied Youth, including youth who are not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian

Required documents

Varies by service

Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit website for information

Fees

None

Service area

Dekalb County, IL

Assistance for homeless students includes:

- Immediately enroll in school even if the student lacks documentation regarding residency, guardianship, immunizations, or school records.

- Attend the school of residence or the school of origin.

- Remain enrolled in the selected school for the duration of homelessness or through the academic year if they become permanently housed.

- Obtain free transportation to/from school.

- Participate in any school activity that is available to other students.

- Receive free school meals without filling out an application.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/02/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Providing organization

Regional Office of Education #16 - DeKalb

Regional Office of Education.