SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO)-- The state of Illinois is providing more help to children and teens who are facing housing insecurity.
Cara Wiley, the director of school wellness for the Illinois State Board of Education, said being homeless or moving from place to place can be a huge burden for students.
She said the state will spend $38 million in federal money to help those students stay enrolled in their schools and get the financial and emotional support they need.
"Just making sure that wherever there are people, there is information being shared about any events that you're family is experiencing-housing insecurity. Here are some opportunities available to assist and help."
Wiley said the program will also cover the costs of school fees and supplies, transportation to and from school, and extracurricular activities for students facing housing insecurity.
"We understand that are students out there that are experiencing this that their parents are not quite aware of all the services that are readily available to them," she said.
A University of Chicago study found that housing insecurity can affect school performance, attendance and graduation rates.
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