Homelessness

Homeless Student Services in Fort Atkinson 

School districts in Wisconsin are required to provide homeless children with access to the same educational opportunities as non-homeless children, including opportunities to meet the same challenging state academic standards.

If you are currently homeless and need assistance in providing new or continuing educational opportunities for your children, you may contact the School District of Fort Atkinson’s Homeless Liaison: 

Lisa Hollenberger / Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

920-563-7804

 

Rights for homeless children in the School District of Fort Atkinson include:

  • The availability of a district liaison staff person

  • Immediate enrollment and school participation, even if you do not have access to educational and medical records

  • Transportation to and from school

  • Free breakfast and lunch

 

For more information, visit:

Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Information from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Information for Homeless Families Brochure (English)

Information for Homeless Families Brochure (Spanish)

Brochure explaining our support of the education of children and youth living in a temporary or inadequate living situation due to a loss of housing.

Jefferson County Directory of Basic Services

The "Where to Find" guide for Financial Assistance, Food Assistance, Health Care, Housing Assistance, Legal Services, Transportation, Utilities and Energy.

Health Services

Information about BadgerCare+ Health Services for needy families.

 

Resources

Annual Notice - Homeless Children and Youth

Annual Notice - Homeless Children and Youth (Spanish)