HELP Program
The HELP Program provides assistance to homeless students and families to remove barriers to education and ensure academic success in school. Students and families in homeless situations are often confronted with unique challenges to enroll, regularly attend, and succeed in school. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ensures educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
| School Year | Number of Identified Homeless Students in Henderson County Public Schools |
| 2010-2011 | 317 |
| 2011-2012 | 311 |
| 2012-2013 | 297 |
| 2013-2014 | 314 |
| 2014-2015 | 318 |
| 2015-2016 | 304 |
| 2016-2017 | 372 |
| 2017-2018 | 341 |
| 2018-2019 | 358 |
| 2019-2020 | 319 |
| 2020-2021 | 323 |
| 2021-2022 | 337 |
For more information, please contact:
Jessica Ownbey
Call Ms. Ownbey at: 828.388.0294
Sugarloaf Elementary School • 2270 Sugarloaf Road • Hendersonville, NC 28792
Shannon Auten
Director of Student Services/Homeless Services; Designated Liaison
Lisa Phillips
North Carolina State Coordinator for Homeless Education
Call Ms. Phillips at: 336.315.7491