Homeless/McKinney-Vento/Foster Youth
McKinney-vento / homeless assistance
McKinney-vento / homeless assistance
McKinney-vento / homeless assistance
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act)
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ensures that children who are considered homeless or in-transition have the same educational rights and protection as any other school children.
Eligibility - You or your child is considered homeless or in-transition if you do not live in a fixed, regular and adequate night-time residence, including:
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Shared housing due to loss of housing
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Living in cars, parks, sub-standard housing, hotels or motels
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Primary night-time residence is a public or private place not designed for regular sleeping accommodations for a human being
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Students awaiting foster care placement
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Migratory children living in the above circumstances
Housing Questionnaire
District Contact:
Jennifer Diehl, Coordinator of Supplemental Programs
McKinney-Vento/Homeless & Foster Youth Liason
jdiehl@busd.net
408-923-1886
For more information and resources regarding homelessness visit the following websites:
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth |
http://naehcy.org/ |
National Center on Homeless Education |
http://www.serve.org/nche |
National Network for Youth |
http://www.nn4youth.org |
