Information on Enrolling and Serving Children in Families Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
Developed by National Homeless Education Partners:
National Center for Homeless Education
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty

Information on Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Displaced By Hurricane Katrina
Prepared by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
(NAEHCY), the National Center on Homeless Education (NCHE), and the National Law Center
on Homelessness & Poverty (NLCHP)

Emergency Feeding of School Children in Areas Devastated by Hurricane Katrina
USDA memorandum to announce the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) policy for
the feeding of school children in areas recently devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Tips for Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events
U.S. Department of Education
Provides practical information for parents and students coping with the aftermath of a
natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches, school administrators and others
who are helping those affected.  Although the focus is on natural disasters, the tips
may apply to other traumas students might experience.

IHSA Transfer Policy for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Interim Immunization Recommendations for Evacuees of Hurricane Katrina
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hurricane Help for Schools
Providing Supplies for Schools Serving Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

Illinois State Board of Education
Information for Homeless Families
Toll Free 1-800-215-6379

Illinois Enrollment for Students Displaced by Katrina
This memorandum is to inform you of efforts that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is making to
assist school districts and charter schools in serving students who may have relocated from Louisiana, Mississippi,
or any other affected states following and due to Hurricane Katrina.

Governor Blagojevich sets up hotlines making it easier for public to help hurricane victims;
Provides Gulf Coast evacuees one-stop access for state assistance.
Hurricane Katrina Victim Assistance Hotline 1-800-843-6154

After the Storm
 Developed by 7-Dippity, Inc., and Dr. Annette La Greca, Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics at the University of Miami, After The Storm: A Guide to help Children Cope with the Psychological Effects of a Hurricane, contains information, activities and coping strategies to help parents and children cope with their reactions and feelings resulting from a hurricane and its aftermath. The material is designed in an interactive format, with adult and child-specific pages containing
information and activities targeted for the intended audience. In some sections, "joint" activities are included to further enhance resilience by encouraging positive coping interactions between children and adults. The book is designed for use with children 6-12 years of age, but much of the
information and activities can be adapted for use with older or younger children.
Download here or at http://www.7-dippity.com/index.html

American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
800-HELP NOW  or  www.redcross.org

Planning Action
Mental Health Needs of Students and Staff in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Overview
What's in Place for Mental Health Needs of Katrina Victims

FEMA
1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
TTY for hearing/speech impaired: 1-800-432-7585
State Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management
 

Center for Education Reform/National Council of Education Providers
Children's Emergency School Hotline
1-800-291-7809
To direct families seeking schools that can immediately welcome their children.

National Center for Homeless Education
Hurricane Katrina - information & resources