Homeless Assistance

• Immediate enrollment, even when missing required documentation
• Free meals and textbooks
• Assistance with locating immunization records and birth certificates
• Transportation to and from the school of origin
• Referrals to community resources
• FAFSA verification letters
• Participation in before and after school programs
• School uniforms & school supplies
• Cap & gown for graduating seniors

• Information for Youth
• Information for Parents
• Información para Jóvenes
• Información para Los Padres
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Lakeland School Corporation District Liaison
Dr. Traci Blaize: Superintendent
Email: tblaize@lakelandlakers.net
Phone: 260-499-2400

• McKinney-Vento District Plan Including Youth in Foster Care 2025-2026

Indiana Department of Education State Coordinators
Charie Jones: Director of Student Pathways & Opportunities
Email: McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov
Phone: 317-232-0958

• Indiana Department of Education Homeless Students' Rights
• Indiana Department of Education McKinney-Vento: Homeless Children & Youth Program
• Indiana Homeless Youth Regional Programs
• Indiana First Steps
• National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• U.S. Department of Education-HeadStart
• Local Head Start-Fremont Community Schools
• SchoolHouse Connection
• LaGrange County Food & Clothes Basket
• LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity
• LaGrange County Community Resources
• Indiana 211 (IN211) provides comprehensive information & referral services to all Hoosiers. Dial 2-1-1 for information.