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About
The Homeless Education Network (HEN) supports students to reduce barriers to educational success.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Title IX, Part A of ESSA) is the primary piece of legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. Specific provisions ensure the enrollment, accessibility, and educational stability for students lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
Services include:
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Identification of students
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Immediate enrollment
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Transportation services (depending on eligibility)
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Referrals to internal and external partners
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Unaccompanied youth FAFSA letters
Find your school's McKinney-Vento Specialist here!
If you need to refer a student to another district, use this link to find other McKinney-Vento liaisons.
Students and Families may qualify if they are living in the following situations:
• Shelter or Transitional Housing Program
• Motel/Hotel
• Doubled up with friend of relative due to loss of housing and economic hardship
• Unsheltered- parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings
• Unaccompanied youth not in the physical custody or presence of a parent or legal guardian and living in one of the above situationsVisit the HEN website to learn more about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and HEN services.
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