Highlights
Homeless liaisons across North Carolina are doing amazing work with their students and families experiencing homelessness. NCHEP would like to shine a light on the wonderful things our homeless liaisons are doing in their districts and charters. Share any special initiatives, programs, or activities you have developed to support your students experiencing homelessness. Submit a highlight and you may be included on NCHEP’s website in the future!
NCHEP: NC Head Start Conference
In March 2026, NCHEP had the honor of presenting at the North Carolina Head Start Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Program Administrator Beth Branagan, alongside homeless liaisons Cathy Waugh (Person […]
Franklin County Schools: Empty Bowls
Franklin County Schools McKinney-Vento Program has developed a partnership with The Community Cares Organization to support the food insecurity needs of students identified as experiencing homelessness within the school district. […]
Hurricane Helene Response: Lessons from the Field
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina in September 2024, the North Carolina Homeless Education Program (NCHEP) convened a panel of homeless liaisons from the most […]
Public Schools of Robeson County: Celebrates Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week
The Public Schools of Robeson County community showed up in a big way! Throughout the week, food was collected at baseball games, across the school district, and at the district […]
Cleveland County Schools: Stakeholder Luncheon
Cleveland County Schools recently hosted a Community Stakeholder Lunch centered on an important conversation about student homelessness — and how each of us can make a difference. Thirty-eight School Social […]
Montgomery County Schools: Thank You, Culinary Students
In October, Dr. Jack Cagle, Montgomery County Schools’ homeless liaison, hosted the NCHEP Sandhills Regional Compliance Forum at the James Reece Blair CTE Building in Troy, NC. During the compliance […]
NAEHCY: North Carolina Shows Up & Shows Out
The National Association of the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) Conference allows education professionals from across the country to come together to expand their knowledge and share best […]
Vance County Schools: Vance Cares Community Center
The Vance Cares Community Center was “DREAMED” into existence to support families experiencing homelessness. It is stocked with clothing, hygiene items, bedding, kitchen supplies, furniture, wash cards & detergent, and […]
NCHEP Compliance Forums + Barnyard Animals
Annually, the North Carolina Homeless Education Program (NCHEP) holds Compliance Forums for homeless liaisons across the state. Compliance Forums allow for homeless liaisons to expand their knowledge on the McKinney-Vento […]
NCHEP Mentoring Program: Join the SWAT TEAM
Strengthening Workmanship, Advancing Tenacity Through Empowerment and Mentorship The NCHEP Mentoring Program—better known as the SWAT TEAM—is a strategic support initiative designed to assist newly hired homeless liaisons as they […]