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McKinney-Vento Homeless Information Home

McKinney-Vento Homeless Information Home

Children and youth in transition who fit the McKinney-Vento definition have certain rights, including:

  • Immediate enrollment, even if they lack the documents needed at the time of enrollment.
  • Free meals and textbooks.
  • Assist with retrieval of immunization records and birth certificates.
  • Transportation to and from the school of origin.
  • Referrals to community resources (i.e., counseling, medical, dental and mental health referrals).
  • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) verification letters.
  • Participation in before- and after-school programs.
  • School uniforms and school supplies.
  • Cap and gowns for graduating seniors.

McKinney-Vento Act Contacts

  • Flora Jones, Director of Student Pathways & Opportunities and Charie Gibson, Homeless Education Specialist,
    317-232-0957 - McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov
  • Greencastle Community School Corporation, McKinney-Vento Liaison
    Mrs. Becky McPherson, 317-653-9771, x 1006 - rmcpherson@greencastle.k12.in.us