The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides educational rights to students and families that may be experiencing homelessness or a lack of permanent housing. This applies to individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate primary night time residence. Students in temporary housing have the right to immediately enroll in school, receive free transportation to the school of origin, participate in any school activity, and have access to free school meals. If you or your child are experiencing any of these challenges, please reach out to District Homeless Liaison Jeff Green at (585) 242-5200 x5535.
If you need information on available public services or have questions, call 211 and explain the situation. A representative will be able to provide you with information and referrals to community organizations that may be able to help.
They provide information, referrals, and trainings to schools, school districts, social service providers, parents, and others about the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness in New York State. NYS-TEACHS is funded by the New York State Education Department.
They house youth in need, both long-term and short-term.
Providing individuals and families with essentials like shelter, food and clothing. And then helping them move forward with drug treatment and job training.
Person Centered Housing Options Inc. (PCHO) is an innovative not-for-profit organization whose mission is to address, prevent, and alleviate homelessness within Monroe County and the surrounding region, using all methods available including the Housing First model.
A number of offices and numbers to call for assistance.
The clinic has provided medical care to over 5,000 refugee patients. As the only clinic for Refugee Health in Monroe County, they work closely with the Office of Community Medicine to identify health disparities and address the needs of the patients coming to the clinic. The overarching goal of both departments is to improve health outcomes within the Rochester refugee community.
Providing newly arrived refugees with services, resources, training, and other supports that allow them to rebuild hopeful lives and pursue enriching opportunities in their adopted homeland.
Collaborating to provide services and opportunities to ensure assimilation of refugees into our society by providing assistance as they strive to be self-sustaining neighbors while still maintaining their own cultural heritage.
Mary's Place is a non-profit refugee outreach center. Their mission is to reach out in love, hope, and service to refugees of all faiths and nationalities, especially those in the Maplewood/Edgerton neighborhood.