Title X: McKinney-Vento (homeless)
Title X: McKinney-Vento Act: Students Navigating Houselessness
Students who live in temporary housing due to economic or other hardship have additional education rights under the McKinney-Vento Act (MVA). McKinney-Vento – National Center for Homeless Education
The MVA ensures that children and youth are provided a free, appropriate public education, despite the lack of a fixed place of residence. Youth who are not living with a parent or legal guardian, including runaways, may also qualify for these services.
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- Temporarily staying with friends or family
- Living in a motel or shelter
- Living in a camper, RV or car
- Couch surfing
- Unhoused
- Staying in a structure not designed for long-term residency like a tent
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Student Rights under MVA include:
- Staying in school of origin for duration of homelessness or through the end of the school year during which you move into permanent housing
- Immediate enrollment in the neighborhood school where they are currently staying, even if lacking proof of residency, guardian signature, immunizations, or other relevant documents
- Assistance with transportation to school
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Full participation in all education programs for which they are otherwise eligible
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Services for Students in Temporary Housing include:
- Enrollment assistance
- Transportation assistance to school of origin
- School supplies
- Help obtaining basic needs such as personal care items, clothing, food and medical care
- Referrals to local resources and programs
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Responsibilities of Students and Parents?
- Regular school attendance
- Maintain contact with school personnel to ensure optimal progress, especially phone numbers and changes to mailing and physical address.
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- 15th Night youth informed community movement to end youth homelessness by connecting existing resources; phone or text at (541) 246-4046
- Homeless Youth Services Through The Youth House Program Girls Youth House serves teens experiencing homelessness who identify as female, age 16 to 18
- Youth Era Eugene drop
- Hosea Youth Services food, clothing, toiletries, outdoor supplies, showers, laundry facilities, computer access, charging stations, lockers, pet kennels, a napping room, first aid supplies, a tool box, and a safe place off the streets
- Station 7 Emergency shelter, family reconciliation, wraparound supports, and 24-hour help hotline are provided for homeless youth, ages 11-17. Project Safe Place offers youth safe locations to go 24/7 Help Line: 1-888-689-3111 Program Phone: 541-689-3111 931 W. 7th Avenue – Eugene, OR 97402
- CoreEugene C.O.R.E , Community Outreach Through Radical Empowerment
- Trauma informed Services and Resources within the Harm Reduction model for youth 16-24
- 503-877-5320 info@COREeugene.org
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please contact:
- Homeless Liaison: Becky Dube’, Student Services Specialist, 541-935-2253 x1210
- Homeless Administrator: Rilke Klingsporn, Director of Special Programs, 541-935-7733, opt.2
- Your child’s school secretary
- Your child’s school counselor