Homeless Youth/McKinney Vento Information
209-556-1559
IS MY FAMILY CONSIDERED HOMELESS?
By law, school-aged children in one of the following situations may be considered homeless if they are:
Living in a shelter
Living in campgrounds, temporarily in trailers or parks
Living in an automobile
Living in an abandoned building or public place
Staying doubled up with friends or family due to loss of housing or financial hardship
Living in substandard housing (i.e. no running water, no electricity)
Living in a transitional housing program
If you believe you may be eligible and are in need of services: Please fill out a housing questionnaire at your school or contact your school site community liaison
Contact:
District Homeless Youth/McKinney-Vento Liaison
Maira Cortes Lopez
2491 Lawrence Street
Ceres, CA 95307
Phone: 209-556-1500 ext. 1275
UNDER MCKINNEY-VENTO, ELIGIBLE STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO:
Immediate enrollment even when records normally required for enrollment are not available
Attend classes while school gathers required documents
Equal access to all school programs they are eligible for
Enroll in either their local school of attendance or continue attending their school of origin
Receive transportation resources to and from school if eligible
Rights and protections specifically for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness
IF THERE IS A DISPUTE ABOUT SCHOOL SELECTION
If you and the school disagree about where your child should go to school, the school must notify you in writing why your child should attend a school other than the one you selected and how you can appeal this decision.
Your child can still enroll, attend, and participate fully in the school you selected until the disagreement is settled.
Resources
