District Contact

Garrett Wingo, K8 Principal & Homeless Liasion

Email: gwingo@zr188.org

Phone: 618-596-2121

Fax: 618-596-2075

MCKINNEY-VENTO CHILDREN --- WHO ARE THEY?

Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime abode are eligible for McKinney-Vento services. In general, children or youth living in motels, transitional housing, shelters, the street, cars, abandoned buildings, and other inadequate accommodations may be considered eligible for McKinney-Vento services. This includes, but is not limited to, the following groups:

• Doubled-up Children: Living with another family due to lack of a permanent residence

• Children in shelters: Including transitional living programs

• Children living in motels: Due to lack of alternative adequate living situation

• Migratory children: If accommodations are not fit for habitation

• Runaways*: Children who are left home and live in a shelter or inadequate accommodations

• Lockouts*: Children whose parents or guardians will not permit them to live at home

MCKINNEY-VENTO CHILDREN --- WHAT ARE THEIR RIGHTS?

The Education for Homeless Children and Youth program, which is part of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, ensures that eligible children have the following rights:

• Choice of school: Children eligible for McKinney-Vento services may attend their school of origin (school last attended or school attended when a child lost permanent housing) or attend the school that serves their temporary living situation (choice of caregiver)

• Immediate enrollment: Even if medical or other records, birth certificates, or transcripts cannot be produced at the time of enrollment Transportation:

• Transportation must be provided if requested

• Preschool: Priority consideration to preschool programs for eligible youngsters

• Free lunch & fee waivers: Categorically eligible for free lunch

• Supplemental tutoring: If needed