McKinney – Vento Homeless Assistance Improvements Act Information for Family Specialists Subtitle B of Title VII Of The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as amended by The No Child Left Behind Act of 2002(Title X, Part C)

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 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  Immediate Enrollment Key Provisions of the Law  Choice of Schools  Transportation  Services  Dispute Resolution

Warning Signs of Homelessness:  Poor health and inadequate health care  Low grades or behind in grade level compared to peers  Attendance problems  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

What does a Homeless Child look like in the U.S. ? Race 63% African American 13% Hispanic 16% Anglo Gender 53% Male 49% Female Median Age: 6.5 y.o.

Homeless Students in School  21% Transfer twice in one year  16% Transfer three or more times a year  Each transfer causes 3-6 months decrease in academic growth  Nine times more likely to repeat a grade  Three times as likely to be in Special Ed.  Incomplete testing data due to absences

Academic Issues Homeless Students Experience Early Childhood  Increased chronic health problems  Developmental delays  Lower achievement progress  Emotional difficulties Elementary  No sense of belonging  No predictable structure to rely on  No personal space Middle and High School  Gaps in education  Lack of trust  Low scores on standardized tests  High absenteeism  Emotional/Social difficulties

McKinney Project Family Liaisons Duties:  Assist with Immediate enrollment  Transportation issues  School records, immunizations and birth certificates  Verify Proof of residency or guardianship  Assess Frequent mobility  Identify Attendance problems  Provide Access to Free Lunch  Ensure Equal access to programs and extra curricular activities

Contact Information Homeless Education Liaisons ▪Barbara Mainz- Director of Family Support Services ▪Adriana Hernandez-Family Liaison ▪Kari Phillips-Family Liaison ▪Michael A Jones-Family Liaison ▪Office Phone: (210) ▪Fax: (210)