Henderson Outreach Mentoring Education
What is the HOME Program?
The HOME Program is a federally funded program that complies with the requirements of the Stewert B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act and with the provisions contained in Kentucky’s Consolidated State Application to the U.S. Department of Education.
What assistance is available through the HOME Program?
The HOME Advocate will help identify families, provide educational assistance and make referrals to appropriate agencies. The program will facilitate communication between the school, community agencies and the families, to ensure coordination of all available resources for the benefit of the children.
Who is eligible to participate?
Eligibility is based on any student, pre-school through high school that their primary residence is one of the following circumstances:
What services are available through the HOME Program?
3 Home visits
3Employment information
3 Monitoring - educational
3 Medical services
3 GED training
3 Housing referral
3 Parent training
What are the objectives of the HOME Program?
Students sometimes experience difficulties making transition as the result of mobility. The HOME program will:
3Identify students
3Inform parents/guardians or youth of legal rights
3Provide educational opportunities for parents/guardians or qualifying youth
3Encourage good attendance and educational success
Who can provide assistance?
School
Teachers/staff
Principals
Speech Therapists
School Nurses
Guidance Counselors
FRYSC
Pre-school staff
District
Social Workers
School Psychologists
Technology Coordinators
Title I Coordinators
Special ProgramsCoordinator
Support Programs Director
Intervention Center staff
Student Assistance Program
Coordinator
Community
St. Vincent De Paul
Salvation Army
Goodwill
Housing Authority
Adult Learning Center
Volunteer & Information Ctr.
Christian Community Outreach
Primary Care Center
Health Department
Henderson Community College
Shelters
For more information about the HOME Program contact:
Student Services
270-854-0050