2025-2026
Our Commitment:
At Lindsay Unified School District, we believe every learner deserves a safe, supportive, and stable learning environment- regardless of their housing situation. We are committed to ensuring that learners experiencing homelessness have full and equal access to educational opportunities, support services, and a sense of belonging.
Disclaimer:
While the name of this program includes the term "homeless," LUSD aims to avoid using that label when referring to eligible learners. Instead, we encourage the use of the following alternatives:
The McKinney-Vento Assistance Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who:
Linda Bonilla lbonilla@lindsay.k12.ca.us (559) 239-7734
Additional Supports are available to support your child and your families needs. Supports include:
To determine if your child is eligible for these services, please complete this affidavit and return it to your school site or to the Healthy Start Family Resource Center.
Tulare County Office of Education- Youth in Transition
https://www.tcoe.org/SpecialEducation/YouthInTransition
Tulare County Office of Education- The Dream Center, Visalia CA
https://www.tcoe.org/fosteryouth/DreamCenter
Schoolhouse Connection
https://schoolhouseconnection.org/
California Department of Education
National Center for Homeless Education