McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and state law protect the rights of Homeless Children and Youth to receive a free and appropriate public education. Students can be classified as homeless if they meet certain criteria including, but not limited to, the following:

• Do not have a permanent address
• Do not live with a parent or legal guardian
• Live temporarily doubled-up with friends or family
• Sleep in a shelter
• Sleep in a campground, car, abandoned building, or other facilities not designated for, nor ordinarily used as a regular accommodation for human beings

For more information please contact:

Christie Goheen, LCSW or Karri Luna, LCSW
Homeless Liaisons