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Request for Applications

Education for Homeless Children and Youth Technical Assistance Center (HE TAC)


Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.

Funding will be awarded to two Homeless Education Technical Assistance Centers who will provide support and technical assistance to other County Offices of Education (COEs), in a regional approach, to ensure they have the capacity, resources, and the tools required to support their Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) with implementation of the Education for Children and Youth (EHCY) Act. The provisions of this Act are designed to improve the identification, educational stability, access, support, and academic achievement of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Program Questions: Homeless Education Team , email: HERFA@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0717

Downloading Questions: Leanne Wheeler, LWheeler@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0383

Document Description
Technical Assistance Center Request for Applications (DOCX)
This document provides application and grading information to any LEA that is interested in becoming a TAC for the education of homeless children and youth during the fiscal years 2021–24.

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications
(Posted February-2020)

Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Applications (RFA).

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Last Reviewed: Friday, November 17, 2023
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