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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.

    • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

    • 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

  • 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

    McKinney-Vento Referral Form