What is the McKinney-Vento Homeless When is a student eligible for support under Assistance Act? the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance The school district will be responsible for: Act? McKinney-Vento supports students who are homeless o The Douglas County Homeless Education by providing them with the right to: A student is considered homeless if they live in Program will remove barriers for homeless students to enroll, attend, participate, and any of the following situations:  Continue in the school they attended before succeed in school becoming homeless or the school last attended if o In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground that is their choice o A homeless student liaison has been o On the street appointed to help identify and assist  At a parent’s or guardian’s request students have homeless students the right to transportation to and from their school o “ Doubled up” with friends or relatives of origin because they cannot find or afford housing

 Attend school and participate in school programs o In an abandoned building, trailer, or other Educational stability and continuity with students who are not homeless inadequate accommodations o Arranges transportation to keep students in their school of origin  Students cannot be separated from the regular Who determines eligibility? school program due to the fact that they are homeless o Ensures the right to attend school of origin for When a parent, teacher, counselor, administrator, or the duration of homelessness or until the end other school employee becomes aware of a student  Enroll in school without providing a permanent of the academic school year in which they who will be, or is currently homeless he/she should move into permanent housing address. Schools cannot require proof of contact the school district’s Homeless Student Liaison. residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment Strengthening parental involvement What is the McKinney-Vento process in  Enroll and attend classes in the school of their Douglas County Schools? o Ensures that parents are fully informed of the choice even while the school and student who is educational opportunities available to their homeless seek to resolve a dispute over Once a student’s eligibility for support under the children enrollment McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is determined, the district’s Homeless Student Liaison o School administrators will provide written  Receive the same special programs and services, will: explanation to parents should disputes arise if needed, as provided to all other students served o Contact the family to discuss their over school selection or school enrollment in these programs. educational rights and will refer the parents to the Homeless o Assist with school enrollment Student Liaison to mediate such disputes o Contact the nutrition services coordinator to ensure that students receive free lunch o Arrange possible transportation Ensuring the educational rights of unaccompanied o Provide backpacks and school supplies if youth needed Immediately enroll unaccompanied youth o Provide community resource referrals o o Arrange transportation to and from school of origin

o Allow equal access to program and services

 Douglas County Human Services For further information, please 303.688.4825 Food Stamps, Medicaid, Emergency Assistance, Energy contact the Douglas County School Assistance, Veterans Services, and Financial Support District Homeless Student Liaison: www.douglas.co.us/humanservices  Tri County Health Department Jill Savage 303.663.7650 Immunizations, WIC, Family Planning, Women’s 303.387.0142 Wellness www.tchd.org [email protected]  Douglas Elbert Task Force 303.688.1114 Emergency Assistance, Food Bank, Clothing Bank THE MCKINNEY-VENTO www.detaskforce.org HOMELESS ASSISTANCE  AllHealth Network ACT RESOURCE GUIDE 303.730.8858 This pamphlet can also be found on Comprehensive Treatment to Children and Families Challenged by Emotional and Behavioral Issues. the Douglas County School District www.allhealthnetwork.org website: Douglas County Schools  Arapahoe/Douglas Works www.dcsdk12.org 620 Wilcox Street 303.688.4825 Ext. 5037 Castle Rock, CO 80104 Employment and Job Search Assistance www.adworks.org [email protected]

 The Crisis Center 303.688.8484 Domestic Violence Services for Men and Women http://thecrisiscenter.org

 Doctors Care 303.730.1313 Medical Care on a Sliding Fee Scale www.doctorscare.com

 Douglas County Housing Partnership Revised 7/17 303.784.7824 Please read this pamphlet carefully to ensure Education, Down Payment Assistance, and Housing complete understanding of the administration of Referrals Information and Resources for Planning Low- the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Cost Meals, Budgeting, Managing Credit, and Developing Financial Skills www.douglascountyhousingpartnership.org