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Supporting Homeless Students and Youth

ATTENTION FAMILIES...DO YOU NEED RENTAL ASSISTANCE NOW?

OCHCA is here to assist but only for a limited time, act now!

The County of Orange has re-opened the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program as of April 1, 2021. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2021, or until funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.

 

Here’s a link to the application website: https://era.211oc.org/ On their behalf, we wanted to share the attached the updated flyers and videos (links below). Please note all this information is also posted on the ERA program webpage.

https://www.ochealthinfo.com/occ/emergency_rental_assistance_program.

 

 

There is also a state program. Application information can be found at this website: https://housing.ca.gov/

Below are OC Health Care Agency program flyers in the following languages:

- Spanish

- English

- Korean

The Buena Park School District provides support and services to our McKinney Vento students and families and in need. Please contact school principal, school office staff, or McKinney-Vento Director, Dr. Briseno Simonovski directly for additional information and eligibility.

 

We believe that all children, when provided the necessary tools, can succeed. 

  • Learning Supplies
  • Tutoring
  • Nutrition Services 
  • Transportation
  • Referrals to community agencies and resources 
  • Short term counseling support 
  • Coordinate community services and support

 

For students and families experiencing homeless or need further assistance, please visit the below resources :

 

Orange County Housing Database

www.211oc.org/housing.html

 

Application to Access Points for Families experiencing Homelessness 

https://www.211oc.org/get-help/211oc-can-help/families-experiencing-homelessness.html

 

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth 

https://naehcy.org/

 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Elsie Briseno Simonovski, Ph.D.

Director, Child Welfare & Attendance 

Mc Kinney Vento Director 

6885 Orangethorpe Ave.

Buena Park, CA 90620

714-522-8412

Fax: 714-670-7188

email: CWApermits@bpsd.us

1935 McKinney Vento Form 21.22 English

1935 McKinney Vento Form 21.22 Spanish

1935 McKinney Vento Form 21.22 Korean

Please see the 2020-2021 helpful resources at a glance for for families, children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Resources At-a-GlanceOCDE

If any qualified McKinney Vento student needs assistance with transportation to and/or from school, please contact Noemi Talavera at 714-736-4253 or email us at CWApermits@bpsd.us.

For more information or questions regarding your rights and support for Mc Kinney Vento students, please contact our office at 714-736-4253 or email us at CWApermits@bpsd.us. 

New - Housing Assistance Resource Flyers from Family Solutions Collaborative (FSC) 

The FSC is comprised of 24 leading family service organizations in Orange County working to prevent, divert and house homeless families in a prompt and coordinated effort through a collective impact model.

The flyers below provide:

  • How to connect families experiencing homelessness (HUD’s definition/sheltered & unsheltered) to housing and shelter resources.
  • How to connect families at-risk of homelessness (MV definition doubled up/hotels/motels) with assistance to diversion/prevention services such as; rental or utility assistance.
  • Reminder the McKinney-Vento (education homeless definition) is broader than HUD’s (housing definition), and some MV families may not qualify for housing assistance.

How to get help: If you are a family that is currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless:

  • Please complete the online and confidential (Client Profile Form) and you will be contacted within two (2) business days.
  • You may also call 211 for assistance, hours are; Mon–Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
  • Or if you need assistance in a language other than English, please call 211 directly and ask to be connected to a family access point.
  • Si necesita otro idioma que no sea inglés, llame directamente al 211.