Compliance Training for School Counselors Kids Without Homes: A School District Responds

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

Increasing Awareness  Who may be experiencing homelessness?  Who may be on the verge of running away? Know the possible signs of 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 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)