McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program
What is the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program?
The McKinney-Vento program is federally funded and provides supplemental instructional and support services for homeless children and youth, with the goal of enabling them to meet the same rigorous standards set for all children, despite the challenges encountered as a result of not having a permanent living situation. Children and youth who are currently without a fixed, regular or adequate night-time residence may qualify for program services. Qualifying situations may include children residing in:
Temporary shelters, including domestic violence and transitional living shelters
Hotels and motels
“Double-up” housing, where one family is living with another due to loss of housing stemming from financial hardship
Other public or private places not designed for or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodation, such as abandoned buildings, cars, vans, camping areas etc.
Transitional housing for families
Other special situations
Supplemental Services May Include:
Tutoring
Advocacy
School Supplies
Supplemental Transportation
Counseling
Awareness Sessions
Parent Activities
Health Services
CONTACT
For further information please contact Jean Zitter, District Homeless Liaison via email, or phone.
609-267-8565 ext. 2008
609-267-2722 ext. 1013