Homeless Educational Services | Regional Office of Education #4 (Boone, Winnebago)
300 Heart Boulevard, Loves Park, IL 61111
Eligibility
Open to families who have lost their housing and are now living with friends or relatives, in a shelter, in a motel, in a vehicle, or in other temporary housing
Required documents
Varies by service
(815) 636-3060
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call or visit website for information
Fees
None
Service area
Boone County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
The local homeless education liaison works with homeless children to ensure:
- Immediate school enrollment (at either the child's school of origin or current attendance area where child is currently eligible).
- Remain enrolled in selected school as long as homelessness ensues or, if the student becomes permanently housed, until the end of the academic year.
- Priority in certain preschool programs.
- Participate in support programs and other school related activities.
- Obtain information regarding fee waivers, free uniforms, and low-cost medical referrals.
- Transportation services.
Date of Last Formal Update
04/24/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
Regional Office of Education #4 (Boone, Winnebago)
Regional Office of Education for Boone and Winnebago Counties.