Mckinney-Vento
Serving and protecting students in temporary housing
Did you know?
Students experiencing housing disruptions, living in temporary housing, or experiencing homelessness have additional educational rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Act.
You may be Eligible if you are:
Living in a hotel or motel.
Staying in a shelter or transitional housing.
Living in a car, RV, or camping outside.
Staying at someone else’s home due to an economic or other such hardship.
Staying in a house that lacks water, electricity, heat, or is over-crowded.
Couch-surfing – with or without parents/guardians.
Students who are not with a parent/guardian and in the above living situations are also eligible.
Eligible students have the right:
To remain in their school of origin even when they move around.
To expedited enrollment in eligible schools even without complete documentation.
To transportation support to maintain school stability.
To free school meals programs.
To full participation in school programs and services for which they are otherwise eligible.
McKinney-Vento liaisons provide support to eligible students and families by:
Assisting with enrollment.
School transportation support (pending availability).
Providing school supplies and other supplies as available.
Providing referrals to school and community services to meet basic and other needs.
Problem-solving barriers to school attendance and participation and advocating to remove barriers.
Assist unaccompanied youth with the FAFSA.
Local Resources
Shelters
541-344-3251
541-342-7728
541-689-3111
24/7 Help Line: 1-888-689-3111
Serves youth ages 11-17
541-485-8232
24-hour Crisis Line: 541-485-6513 or 800-281-2800
St. Vincent De Paul Youth House
(541) 342-7728
Serves female youth ages 16-18.
Basic Needs
541-345-3628
541-344-3251
541-343-2822
1-800-699-9075 or 711 (TTY)
1-800-699-9075 or 711 (TTY)
Call 541-687-4000 or toll-free at 1-800-422-7558.
15th Night
Call or text 541-246-4046
Contact Jennifer Volem or Kristine Craft for more information at 541-790-6888