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SAVE the DATE: 3rd Annual WI Homelessness Awareness
When: November 01, 2024, 12 pm CT
Where: Community Partners Campus 360 Grand Avenue Wausau, WI 54403
What: Join for guest speakers and view artwork created by individuals with lived experience of homelessness, as well as the Tree of Data reflecting on homelessness throughout Wisconsin.
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Sponsored by Community Partners Campus
Rent Smart Train the Trainer Event
This training is designed to help trainers facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in their own organizations and communities.
Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 9, 10, 16, 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Click the QR Code for access to the flyer with registration and material links,
DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR MCKINNEY-VENTO RIGHTS & SERVICES
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth. Presenters will cover:
- Understanding the dynamics of family and youth homelessness
- The McKinney-Vento definition of homeless
- McKinney-Vento provisions on dispute resolution, including disputes related to eligibility
Agency Acceptance of GIW Due
Agencies are responsible for reviewing their numbers for accuracy. A copy was sent to each agency's Director on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:44 PM. If you cannot find it, please email Teresa.
- If correct, email racinecocorg@gmail.com with a message stating it is accurate.
- If there is an error, email racinecocorg@gmail.com indicating the problem.
- Agencies must send a response to racinecocorg@gmail.com no later than the end of the day on Monday, July 01, 2024
MCKINNEY-VENTO SCHOOL SELECTION RIGHTS
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important information related to school selection for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:
Materials and registration link
Presenters will cover:
- McKinney-Vento basics and context
- The McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of a school of origin
- McKinney-Vento provisions related to determining the best interest of a student in terms of school selection (local school or school of origin)
- The provision of school-of-origin transportation to currently homeless students and formerly homeless ...
MCKINNEY-VENTO 101: UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHTS OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Wisconsin Homelessness Forum—May 20, 2024, 9–10 a.m.
The next Wisconsin Homelessness Forum will occur on Monday, May 20, 2024, from 9–10 a.m.
The Wisconsin Homelessness Forum shares and discusses local, state, and federal guidance and best practice strategies, introducing evidence-based tools to bridge the gap between homeless service systems and human service and public health systems. If you want to view past forums, please visit the Homelessness Forum webpage.
Racine CoC/Alliance Members' Meeting May 17
Presenter: Kathy Snyder, Executive Director at Racine Revitalization Partnership.
As always, you may begin logging on at 8:45 a.m. The Meeting will begin at 9:00, and the presentation will last from 9:30 to 10:30, including time for questions and answers.
WRC & Bethany Apts Fundraiser Event May 10
Vegas Night
Benefiting WRC and Bethany Apts.
Friday, May 10, 2024, 6 PM - 9 PM
Fountain Hall 8505 Durand Avenue, Sturtevant, WI
For more information, https://www.wrcracinewi.com/
Racine CoC/Alliance Members' Meeting 3/15
Diane Rogstad, Marketing and Outreach Supervisor with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County will present at March's Racine CoC/Alliance meeting.
As always, you may begin logging on at 8:45am Meeting will begin at 9:00 and presentation from 9:30-10:30 including time for questions and answers.