McKinney-Vento Homeless Information

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures critical educational rights and services for children and youth in PreK–12 who are experiencing homelessness.

IDOE McKinney-Vento: Homeless Children and Youth Program

Who is Homeless?

Children who lack a fixed, regular and adequate night time residence. This includes those who are:

  • "Doubled up" - Sharing the housing of others due to the loss of housing, economic hardship,

    or similar reasons.

  • Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds, due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations.

  • Living in emergency or transitional shelters.

  • Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live.

  • Migratory children living in above circumstances

  • Awaiting foster care placement

  • Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings

  • Unaccompanied Youth - Children or youth who meets the definition of homeless and not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian

McKinney-Vento Student Form

The McKinney-Vento Act for Homeless Children and Youth Grant provided to the Kokomo School Corporation by the Indiana Department of Education allows Kokomo Schools officials to transport students housed at local shelters, hotels, and motels. Families, who are doubled-up in living quarters due to life circumstances, also are eligible for transportation services. The grant also provides case management services after students have been identified with local agencies and/or families to provide make-up work when necessary.

Students can receive help with housing and transportation services once they are identified under the McKinney-Vento Act. To start this process, please fill out this confidential McKinney-Vento Student Information form. It only takes a few minutes to complete.

If you feel a student is eligible to receive these services, please contact:

Kokomo School Corporation

Tammy Dodd, McKinney-Vento Liaison

Phone:  765-454-7105

Email

IDOE State Coordinator

Charie Jones, Homeless Education Specialist

Phone: 317-232-0957

Email

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United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties

United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties brings our community together by providing advocacy, service, and giving opportunities that empower all people with health, education, and financial security.

Call Indiana 2-1-1. They can help you find shelter if you need it. Once you are safely in shelter, shelter staff can also talk to you about housing options.

Dial 211 or (866) 211-9966