HELP

• Keep a copy of your child's birth certificate
• Keep a copy of your child's school record and Immunization record
• Ask your school if you can sign a release to have information given over the telephone to an official in your child's new school

Ask questions:

• If you need information about health or social services, ask for it!
• Schools can help you find the services your child needs
• Medical, dental records, Report cards and other school records

Guidelines for SCHOOLS:

• Provide Equal Access to a Free Appropriate Public Education
• Provide opportunities for students to achieve high levels of academic proficiency
• elp parents complete the paperwork that ensures school attendance
• Make educational placements in the best interest of the student
• Provide educational services to homeless students that are comparable to those services provided for all other students
• Maintain school records
• Revise policies and procedures that may act as barriers to the enrollment and education of homeless children
• Help parents gain access to needed health and social services

CONTACT

For further information contact Dr. Cynthia V. Harris, Ed.D.
Alameda County Office of Education
313 W. Winton Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 670-4519
Fax: (510) 671-4207
Email at Dr. Cynthia Harris

You can also contact Dr. Cynthia Harris at:

H.O.P.E Institute
411 30th Street, Penthouse #2
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 287-5444
or by Email