MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS SERVICE

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MCKINNEY-VENTO SERVICES?

A student or family that:

• Is lacking a stable, permanent, and sufficient nighttime residence, which may include substandard housing
• Is sharing housing due to financial difficulties
• Is an unaccopanied youth, meaning they are not under the care of a parent or court-appointed guardian
• Is a child or youth abandoned in a hospital

ELIGIBLE CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

• Receive a free, appropriate public education
• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment
• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents
• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is preferred by student and family
  • *If the school district believes that the school you select is not in the best interest of the student, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested by student and family
• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to the children's needs

If you believe your children may be eligible, contact Matt Ortman to find out what services and support may be available. There also may be support available for preschool-age children. 

If you need further assistance with your children's educational needs, contact the National Center for Homeless Education.