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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Services

Support and Resources for Homeless Families and Youth in Monterey County, California
 
Introduction
The McKinney-Vento Act aims to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness have immediate access to educational opportunities. This act recognizes the unique challenges faced by homeless students and mandates local educational agencies to provide supports and resources to remove barriers to education. In Monterey County, the Act is a critical component of our commitment to educational equity for all students.
Eligibility
Who Qualifies? Children and youth who do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act. This includes:
  • Children and families living in shelters, transitional housing, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative accommodations.
  • Children and youth sharing housing due to economic hardship or loss of housing.
  • Unaccompanied minors and runaway children.
Rights Under the Act
Homeless students are entitled to certain rights under the McKinney-Vento Act:
  • Immediate Enrollment: The right to be enrolled in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.
  • School of Origin: The right to continue attending their school of origin or enroll in any public school that non-homeless students who live in the same attendance area are eligible to attend.
  • Transportation: The right to transportation to and from the school of origin.
Resources and Support Services
Local Educational Agency Contact:
  • For assistance, please contact the McKinney-Vento liaisons, Brad Smith or Artemisa Delgado, at 831-678-3950.
Support Available Through Schools and the Soledad Family Resource Center:
  • Access to free school meals.
  • Counseling and psychological services.
  • Academic support and tutoring.
  • Food, clothing, hygiene items, and help attaining other needed resources and support.
Additional Local Resources
For further support, the following local resources are available to assist homeless families and youth:
  • Coalition of Homeless Services Providers: Offers comprehensive services to support the homeless in Monterey and San Benito Counties. Link: https://chsp.org/