Three programs coordinate with five additional LEA's Project HOPE, the Virginia Education Program for Homeless Children and Youth, is a federally-funded grant authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Project HOPE facilitates the enrollment, attendance, and the success of homeless children and youth in school through public awareness efforts across the state and subgrants to local school divisions.
LEAs develop customized programs to meet the needs of homeless children and youth in their area.
Project HOPE funds activities throughout the school year, including summer enrichment programs. Activities include early childhood education, mentoring, tutoring, parent education, and domestic violence prevention programs. In addition, emergency services, referrals for health services, transportation, school supplies, and costs related to obtaining school records may be provided through the local Homeless Education Program. The number of LEA awards varies depending on the availability of funds and the number of applications. All Virginia public school divisions that are on file with the Virginia Department of Education, Federal Programs, are eligible to apply.