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County Liaison

virginiab@sutter.k12.ca.us

530-822-2969

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Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Website

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Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Website

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Additionally, the Program Coordinator serves as the County Liaison to resolve the appeal of the LEA dispute decision regarding eligibility, school selection, and enrollment before the appeal to the California Department of Education (CDE) Homeless Education Program.​

DEFINITION

The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This definition also includes:

Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason

Children and youth who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, shelters

Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings

Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

COUNTY HOMELESS LIAISON CONTACT INFORMATION

Student Support and Outreach provides technical and supplemental McKinney-Vento support to the 12 school districts and 9 charter schools served by Sutter County Superintendent of Schools.

SSO McKiney-Vento supports include:

Training on McKinney-Vento Homeless Education laws and resources are available to school staff upon request.

Upon request, there is limited funding available.

Student Residency forms are highly recommended for school districts to use. School districts/charters may request annual countywide homeless counts to review for observable trends.
4.) PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Customized training for educators, public agencies, parents, and community members.

Founding member of the Yuba-Sutter Homeless Consortium

California Department of Education - Homeless Matters Work Group

COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND RESOURCES

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Additionally, the Program Coordinator serves as the County Liaison to resolve the appeal of the LEA dispute decision regarding eligibility, school selection, and enrollment before the appeal to the California Department of Education (CDE) Homeless Education Program.​ The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

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Student Support Specialist

emmaleet@sutter.k12.ca.us

530-822-2983

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california homeless education and technical assistance center

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HETAC Resources - California Homeless Education and Technical Assistance Center

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HETAC Resources - California Homeless Education and Technical Assistance Center

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The term "homeless children and youths" are individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

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Resources

Resources Listserv
Join the Homeless Children and Youth Resources listserv to receive information and updates relating to the education of homeless children and youth.

Strategies
Suggested program strategies to assist with the implementation of homeless education provisions in the areas of transportation, identification, Title I, enrollment, preschool, and special education.

New Identification Strategies and Resources in Response to Coronavirus (DOCX)
Identification strategies and resources for LEAs in response to Coronavirus for students experiencing homelessness in one easy to access page.

California Department of Social Services' Housing and Homelessness Programs
Governor Newsom announces Project Roomkey designated to target hotels in counties with significant homeless populations that are also experiencing high concentrations of Coronavirus transmission.

Letters

Reopening School for Students in Foster Care and Students Experiencing Homelessness
This letter reminds local educational agencies that when reopening schools, special populations such as students in foster care and children and youth experiencing homelessness must be considered.

Educating Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Letter
The California Department of Education (CDE) reminds local educational agencies of the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act's Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program.

Dispute Resolution Letter (DOCX; Updated Mar-2020)
This letter outlines the law and steps to ensure that disputes are resolved promptly while safeguarding the rights of all parties.

Training Modules

Transportation Agreement (PDF)
This is a sample transportation agreement between two local educational agencies who are responsible for providing and/or arranging transportation of a child or youth experiencing homelessness.

Overview of Homeless Education (PPTX; Updated 21-Sep-2022)
This PowerPoint presentation has been updated and provides a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as well as an addresses statute.

Additional translations of the Housing Questionnaire and Instructions/Template are available via email in the following languages:

Arabic, Armenian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Please send an email with your request of the DOCX or PDF version of the template to HomelessEd@cde.ca.gov.

Housing Questionnaire Frequently Asked Questions (DOCX)
This resource addresses frequently asked questions about the housing questionnaire and its implementation. For additional resources and support please contact the CDE 's Homeless Education program at HomelessEd@cde.ca.gov.

Enrolling Homeless Children and Youth (PPTX; Updated 21-Sep-2022)
This PowerPoint presentation has been updated and provides enrollment personnel an understanding of the legal guidelines for the immediate school enrollment of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Identification Strategies for Homeless Children and Youth Video
Video recording of the Identification Strategies for Homeless Children and Youth PowerPoint.
Identification Strategies for Homeless Children and Youth Transcription
List of Head Start Agencies and COE's Homeless Liaisons (PDF)
This resource is designed to allow Head Start staff and county office of education homeless liaisons to easily access each other to refer families for complimentary services. Some Head Start programs serve multiple counties and may be listed more than once.

Collaboration with Community Partnerships and Service Providers to Support Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (PDF)
The benefits of collaboration for both LEAs and students experiencing homelessness are far reaching. This PowerPoint presentation will support the LEA with a step-by-step process to build relationships with local community agencies, organizations, and non-profits.

Someone to Turn To Video
Video recording of the Someone To Turn To: School Site Liaisons for Students Experiencing Homelessness PowerPoint.
Someone to Turn To: School Site Liaisons for Students Experiencing Homelessness Transcript
Training Module Certificate

Sample Documents

Poster

The "You Can Enroll in School" poster provides public notice of the educational rights and protections of children and youth experiencing homelessness, including school enrollment which is guaranteed by federal and state law regardless of housing.

Resources

Homeless Education - CalEdFacts
California Department of Education's information and media guide about education in the State of California. For information on other topics, visit the fullCalEdFacts.

National Homelessness Law Center
A legal resource center that provides legal assistance.

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

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Resources for Homeless Children and Youth

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Resources related to homeless students' rights to enroll and participate fully in school.

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Student Housing Questionnaire Spanish 2025.docx

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Regional Housing Authority- Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, & Colusa Counties

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Official website of the Regional Housing Authority of Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, & Colusa Counties, helping low-income families and individuals, agricultural workers, those with disabilities, and the elderly find housing.

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IPP Family Mental Wellness Toolkit 7.17.26

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The purpose of this referral form is to support students who may be experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Through the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program, students can be connected to community resources, services, and school-based support under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Our goal is to remove barriers and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed in school.

This referral can be used to refer

Homeless Students K-12th grade ONLY

If you are referring an Unaccompanied Youth (12-24) please use this link instead.

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The purpose of this referral form is to support students who are identified as unaccompanied youth, meaning they are not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian and may be experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Through the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program, students can be connected to community resources, services, and school-based support under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

At Student Support and Outreach, our goal is to remove barriers, promote stability, and ensure unaccompanied youth have full access to educational opportunities and the support they need to succeed in school, and in life into adulthood.

Questions? Contact us at emmaleet@sutter.k12.ca.us or 530-822-2983

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This referral form is used to identify and refer displaced youth in need of support to the Sutter County Displaced Youth Multi-Disciplinary Team (DYMDT) for the 2026-2027 school year. The DYMDT is a collaborative group of professionals from education, social services, mental health, and other youth-serving agencies who work together to coordinate services and develop individualized support plans for displaced youth.

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Providing post-secondary support and planning for identified Foster Youth and McKinney Vento Unaccompanied Homeless Youth in the following areas:
Exploring college, career, and training options
Completing applications for school, financial aid, and scholarships
Connecting students to programs and resources...and more!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sayrar Chansomebath
Student Support Specialist
Email: sayrarc@sutter.k12.ca.us
Phone: 530-822-2995 (office) or 530-632-9758 (cell)