Families Living in Transition – McKinney-Vento

Students Eligible for Support

Under the McKinney-Vento (MV) Homeless Assistance Act, the term "homeless children and youth" means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes those who are:

• Living in a shelter or transitional housing program.
• Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings.
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations.
• Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason.
• Living in inadequate living conditions (unsafe housing, lack of heat or running water).
• Unaccompanied youth experiencing any of the above situations.

Rights of Eligible Students

Eligible students have the right to:

• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required.
• Enroll in school and attend class while the school gathers needed document.
• Participate in school activities and programs.
• Remain in your same school (school of origin) or transfer to the local school district where you are now residing (school of residence).
• Receive the support of the district’s McKinney-Vento Liaison.
• Receive transportation to the school of origin if requested.

Services

• School supplies and uniforms
• Transportation to and from the school of origin
• Referrals for housing, health care, food, and other services
• Academic support and tutoring