McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines “homeless children and youths” as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” However, because the circumstances of homelessness vary with each family’s or unaccompanied youth’s situation, determining the extent to which the family or youth fits the definition must occur on a case-by-case basis. Expeditious determination of eligibility and immediate school enrollment are critical to the child’s educational continuity.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines “homeless children and youths” as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” However, because the circumstances of homelessness vary with each family’s or unaccompanied youth’s situation, determining the extent to which the family or youth fits the definition must occur on a case-by-case basis. Expeditious determination of eligibility and immediate school enrollment are critical to the child’s educational continuity.
- For all McKinney-Vento questions please email [email protected].
gov or call 1-800-446-3142 - Region 6 Contact Albert H. Archuleta - ESC 6 please email [email protected] or call 936-435-8228
- Directory of LEA District McKinney-Vento Liaisons for Region 6
Useful Links and Resources
- 211 Texas
- Texas Youth Helpline - Contact them any time, Day or Night to discuss any problem you have. !FREE and ready to HELP you!
- Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY)
- Aunt Bertha - Social Care Network - Helps you find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic
- The National Center for Homeless Education
- Texas Workforce Solutions Borderplex - Job Seeking Assistance, Child Care services, Education and Training
- Region 6 Educational Service Center
- Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth Support Center 1-800-446-3142
- United Way of Brazos Valley
Information for Unaccompanied School-Age Youth
Information for Parents of School-Age Children
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