McKinney-Vento is federal legislation that puts into place protections for students and families experiencing homelessness or the risk of homelessness. 

Students who are considered to be homeless "lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence". This includes children or youth who are living in motels, hotels, camp grounds, transitional shelters, parks, cars, or any nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant to be used as a regular sleeping accommodation. This includes children who fall into the following groups:

• Students waiting for foster placement

• Students who have night time accommodations that are not fit for habitation (this may mean no water or heat)

• Unaccompanied youth who are not in physical custody of a parent or guardian

• Students who are denied housing by a parent or guardian

• Students who are sharing a residence with another family

• Students living in shelters

The Stewart B McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Assistance Act protects the rights of all homeless students by:

• Assuring they have a free, appropriate public education

• Identifying and providing assistance through the community to meet academic and non-academic needs

• Eliminating barriers to education access

NEMSCA - call 211. NEMSCA can help with housing resources, budgeting, getting back on top of heating and water bills, etc.

Compass North - Compass North can help students obtain vital records, walk through the process of getting food cards, establishing a host family for unaccompanied students, and more. The Agency 24 hour line is 989-464-3799.

Community Mental Health - counseling services made available in the community. Alcona also has three full-time therapists on staff at the school to help students walk through difficult times. To request services call 989-356-2161.

Kinship Care - resources to help adults age 55 and up who are raising relative children. Call the Alcona County Commission on Aging 989-334-3470.

Alcona Community Schools Student Locker - we have some food items, clothing, jackets, boots, shoes, and personal care items.

NE Michigan Resources - includes a list of food pantries, agencies, etc.

• FAME Program at Michigan State University

• SIETA Program at Western Michigan University

• MAGIC Program at Eastern Michigan

• HIGH Program at Wayne State University

• Horatio Alger Scholarship

• Schoolhouse Connection Scholarship