REACH, a program of HEAR US, offers valuable information (based on the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act) to parents (or caregivers) in jails and prisons so they can advocate for their children from behind bars:

• VIEW VIDEO (free) REACH: CONNECT YOUR CHILDREN TO EDUCATION
  
  • This fast-paced 11-minute video will guide parents and caregivers as they pursue stability in education for students in homeless situations as outlined in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Improvements Act. (takes a few moments to download)
    
  • Available for purchase (DVD format), $20 +s/h. ORDER FORM
• VIEW SAMPLE BROCHURE REACH: CONNECT YOUR CHILDREN TO EDUCATION
  • This brochure has important information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education law to help parents and caregivers remove barriers to education for homeless students. It includes a toll-free number and postage-paid postcard to connect with assistance.
  • This brochure is available for purchase either pre-printed or in electronic format. English/Spanish. $100 per 100 (in color, or $50 for license to print unlimited copies Eng./Span. ORDER FORM
    

• Mom in Jail, Kids Pay the Price HEAR US surveyed mothers in Cook County Jail about their children's housing and educational experiences. (PDF, free download)

• Presentations to inmates and jail staff. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at HEAR US.