Mckinney-Vento Homelessness Definition

Section 725 of the McKinney-Vento Act Homeless Assistance Act defines children and youth experiencing homelessness as individuals, ages 0-22 years old, who:

• lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence
• live in a hotel or motel
• live in an emergency or transitional shelter
• live in an abandoned building, parked car, or other facility not meant for human habitation
• share housing with another family due to loss of housing or economic hardship (Note: this includes living or renting a room in a residence in which they are not on the lease/rental agreement)
• live in a trailer park or campsite with thier family
• are abandoned at a hospital
• are placed by the state in an emergency shelter
• are migratory children or unaccompanied youth who are not with their parents or legal guardians and/or are living in the above described circumstances

Students experiencing homelessness may:

• Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which they are eligible
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin if requested
• Continue to attend the school in which they were last enrolled even if you have moved away from that school’s attendance area
• Qualify automatically for school nutrition programs

Services Provided for Students & Families in Transition

• Immediate school enrollment
• Enrollment in free & reduced lunch
• Access to food pantry
• Mental health counseling
• Referrals to tutoring services
• Referrals to address medical, dental and vision needs
• Parenting classes
• Transportation (Bus Passes)
• Housing and shelter referrals
• Shoes & clothing
• School uniforms
• School supplies & backpacks
• Hygiene products & kits
• Gift cards
• Holiday Food Basket
• Holiday Toy Drive
• Holiday Warm Meals
• Assistance with immediate access to technology
• Case management and coordination of services between school site, district and family
• Youth Employment through GYA & City of Glendale