Homeless Assistance

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100‐77, July 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 482, 42 U.S.C. § 11301 et seq.) is a federal law that provides federal money for homeless programs. Students eligible for support are those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and may include those:

• living on the street, in a car, in an abandon building,
• living in shelters and transitional housing programs,
• who are doubled up with family or friends due to loss of housing, and/or
• who have run away or otherwise are not accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Students in the above living situations may attend school where they attended prior to loosing their housing with transportation provided.

If you know a student who may qualify for services under McKinney-Vento and you are a student, parent/guardian, or community agency, please To request services for a a student in foster care please call 734-759-6015.

Additional services and resources are available through the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA).