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Federal Law

Defines and protects the rights of homeless students to enroll in, attend, and succeed in our public schools

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Homelessness DefinedFamilies or Unaccompanied Youth: living in domestic violence shelters living in emergency shelters living in campsites, parks, bus or train

stations living in a car living “doubled” up with another family living in inadequate housing (lack of

electricity or running water) living in Transitional Housing Programs

The McKinney-Vento Act

Immediate Enrollment

Key Provisions of the Law

Choice of Schools

Transportation

Services

Dispute Resolution

Increasing Awareness

Who may be experiencing homelessness?

Who may be on the verge of running away?

Know the possible signsof homelessness . . .

Warning Signs of Homelessness:

Poor health and inadequate health care Low grades or behind in grade level

compared to peers Attendance problem Lack of focus Anxiety, worry or depression Delayed development Emotional or Social deficiencies Lack of sleep, food or clothing Inability to finish assignments Lack of books, supplies, transportation

Increasing Awareness

Common problems

Effects of poverty and homelessness

Educational needs

Emotional and social difficulties

Life is difficult for our homeless students

Increasing Awareness

Assisting our Homeless Students

Academic Support Program Support and Placement Communication with Students Immediate assistance Continuing care

You can make a difference!

Contact InformationContact InformationHomeless Education Homeless Education

LiaisonsLiaisons

▪▪Barbara Mainz-Barbara Mainz-Director of Family Support ServicesDirector of Family Support Services

▪▪Adriana Hernandez-Family LiaisonAdriana Hernandez-Family Liaison▪▪Kari Phillips-Family LiaisonKari Phillips-Family Liaison▪Michael A Jones-Family Liaison▪Michael A Jones-Family Liaison

▪▪Office Phone: (210)442-0642Office Phone: (210)442-0642▪▪Fax: (210)442-0645Fax: (210)442-0645