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Families Living in Transition
Serving students experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act across all public school districts and public school academies throughout Jackson County. The Jackson County Homeless Education Program supports districts in ensuring that students living in transitional situations receive uninterrupted access to educational services. The program also provides training for local liaisons, school staff, shelter staff, and community partners on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Serving students experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act across all public school districts and public school academies throughout Jackson County. The Jackson County Homeless Education Program supports districts in ensuring that students living in transitional situations receive uninterrupted access to educational services. The program also provides training for local liaisons, school staff, shelter staff, and community partners on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
What is the McKinney-Vento Program?
What is the McKinney-Vento Program?
The McKinney-Vento program supports students experiencing housing instability and homelessness who lack a FIXED, REGULAR, and ADEQUATE nighttime residence.
Student Rights Under McKinney-Vento
Student Rights Under McKinney-Vento
Get help with documents required for enrollment
Enroll immediately and attend class
Participate in school activities and programs
Receive school meals
Remain at the same school or transfer to a new school
The support of the district’s McKinney-Vento liaison
Are you or your family in a temporary living situation ?
If you live in any of the following situations
In a shelter
In a park, campground or on the beach
In a motel or hotel
In a car, abandoned building, or on the street
Living with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship
Inadequate living conditions (lack of utilities, unsafe housing)
Unaccompanied youth experiencing any of the situations above
You may be eligible for services
School supplies and uniforms
Transportation to and from school of origin
Referrals for housing, health care, food, and other services
Academic support and tutoring
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Lifeways Community Mental Health - 517-789-1200
Provides mental health services for those with Medicaid or no insurance
Department of Health and Human Services - 517-780-7400
Provides a variety of services including temporary assistance for various needs like food and cash assistance, etc.
Community Action Agency - 517-784-4800
Offers help with housing concerns, home weatherization, community income taxes, emergency aid, parent education, outreach, and more
Center for Family Health - 517-748-5500
Provides medical services including dental, mental health support, and walk-in clinics
Central Michigan 2-1-1 - Dial 211
Connects people in need to health and human service resources in the community
Jackson Interfaith Shelter - 517-789-8735517-789-8735
Provides emergency shelter, prepared meals and assists with other physical, emotional and spiritual needs when possible
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