THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS ANNOUNCING A NEW EFFORT TO REACH KIDS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY. 

38 MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL MONEY WILL FUND THE EFFORT, MAKING SURE CHILDREN THAT ARE HOMELESS, LIVING WITH RELATIVES OR IN A MOTEL ARE ENROLLED IN AND ATTENDING SCHOOL. THE BOARD’S DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL WELLNESS CARA WILEY SAYS LOCAL NAVIGATORS WILL WORK TO IDENTIFY THESE FAMILIES.

WILEY SAYS NOT HAVING A SAFE, SECURE PLACE TO CALL HOME CAN BE A BIG BURDEN FOR KIDS SO THEY WANT TO MAKE SURE FAMILIES HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.

THE INITIATIVE IS BEING FUNDED BY 38 MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL MONEY. IT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT LOCAL NAVIGATORS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN IDENTIFYING FAMILIES WITH HOUSING ISSUES.