Compliance Compliance TrainingTraining
for Registrars for Registrars and Others Whoand Others WhoEnroll StudentsEnroll Students
Kids Without Homes:Kids Without Homes:A School District A School District
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Kids Without Homes:Kids Without Homes:A School District A School District
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Homelessness DefinedFamilies 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
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act says that children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are homeless
What you need to know about the law:
The McKinney-Vento Act
When families “double up” because one family is experiencing loss of housing or economic hardship, the family is considered homeless
Families living “doubled up”
The McKinney-Vento Act
Children in migratory families
Children with parent(s) serving abroad in the military
Unaccompanied youth not living with a parent or legal guardian
Runaways
Special Considerations
Routine inquiries about residency help determine which students might be eligible for assistance because they meet the legal definition of homelessness
Student Residency Questionnaire
Obtaining Student Data
The McKinney-Vento Act
No documents required
Immediate Access
Assistance of homeless liaison in obtaining immunizations and/or medical records
Written explanation of decision in dispute resolutions
The McKinney-Vento Act
School of Origin
Educational Stability
Transportation Cooperation and collaboration Removal of any barrier to immediate enrollment
Increasing Awareness
at the time of enrollment
after a student is enrolled &
attending classes
at the time of student withdrawal
Know the possible signsof homelessness . . .
Common problems
Effects of poverty and homelessness
Educational needs
Emotional and social difficulties
Life is difficult for our homeless students
Increasing Awareness
Making a Difference
at the time of enrollment when a student is leaving your school when communicating with homeless students and their families
Ways You Can Assist Our Students in Homeless Situations
Homeless Education Liaison
you identify a student who needs homeless services
Contact your Family Liaison when . . .
assistance is needed with immunizations and/or medical records choice of schools requires dispute resolution
Contact InformationContact InformationHomeless Education Homeless Education
LiaisonsLiaisons
▪▪Barbara Mainz-Barbara Mainz-Director of Family Support ServicesDirector of Family Support Services
▪▪Adriana Hernandez-Family LiaisonAdriana Hernandez-Family Liaison▪▪Kari Phillips-Family LiaisonKari Phillips-Family Liaison▪▪Michael A Jones-Family LiaisonMichael A Jones-Family Liaison
▪▪Office Phone: (210)442-0642Office Phone: (210)442-0642▪▪Fax: (210)442-0645Fax: (210)442-0645
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