Compliance Training for Registrars and Others Who Enroll Students Kids Without Homes: A School District Responds

Homelessness Defined Families 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 The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act says that children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are homeless What you need to know about the law:

The McKinney-Vento Act When families “double up” because one family is experiencing loss of housing or economic hardship, the family is considered homeless Families living “doubled up”

The McKinney-Vento Act  Children in migratory families  Children with parent(s) serving abroad in the military  Unaccompanied youth not living with a parent or legal guardian  Runaways Special Considerations

Routine inquiries about residency help determine which students might be eligible for assistance because they meet the legal definition of homelessness Student Residency Questionnaire Obtaining Student Data

The McKinney-Vento Act  No documents required Immediate Access  Assistance of homeless liaison in obtaining immunizations and/or medical records  Written explanation of decision in dispute resolutions

The McKinney-Vento Act  School of Origin Educational Stability  Transportation  Cooperation and collaboration  Removal of any barrier to immediate enrollment

Increasing Awareness  at the time of enrollment  after a student is enrolled & attending classes  at the time of student withdrawal Know the possible signs of homelessness...

 Common problems  Effects of poverty and homelessness  Educational needs  Emotional and social difficulties Life is difficult for our homeless students Increasing Awareness

Making a Difference  at the time of enrollment  when a student is leaving  your school  when communicating with  homeless students and their  families Ways You Can Assist Our Students in Homeless Situations

Homeless Education Liaison you identify a student who needs homeless services Contact your Family Liaison when...  assistance is needed with  immunizations and/or medical  records  choice of schools requires  dispute resolution

Contact Information  Barbara Bading – Director  George Perez – Family Liaison  Chris Gloege – Family Liaison  Office Phone: (210)  Other Phone: (210) Homeless Education Liaison