The McKinney-Vento Act is federal legislation, in effect since 1987, that ensures the rights and protections of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Act is to ensure that homeless children and youth are enrolled in and succeed in school. The McKinney-Vento Act defines “homeless children and youth” as individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.
With other families or friends (i.e. doubled-up housing)
In hotels or motels
In shelters, domestic violence shelters, or transitional housing
In cars, abandoned buildings, parks, on the street, or other public spaces
A runaway or in homeless youth shelters
In temporary foster care placement
Get help with enrolling in school from the district liaison or other school contact to continue academic success.
Continue in the school they attended (referred to as the school of origin) before they became homeless or the school they last attended, if that is the parent's choice and is feasible.
Get transportation to and from the school of origin, if necessary.
Free school meals (McKinney-Vento Liaison will complete the application).
Services for English Language Learners, Special Education, and/or Gifted Education.
Receive tutoring services focusing on academic assistance.
Please fill out this form or contact the District McKinney-Vento Liaison.
Tiffiny Jaber
tjaber@qsd48.org or by calling 360-765-3363