HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE
Westview School Corporation provides services to students and families experiencing homelessness in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act. The McKinney-Vento Act ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless students.
The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless as: an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence; any displaced child or youth who is residing temporarily with family or friends due to economic hardship or loss of housing; or is living in a shelter, motel or campgrounds; or is couch surfing.
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.
Assistance 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.
In transition? Unstable housing situation? Westview School Corporation will connect you with resources to keep your academic success on track. Please contact:
McKinney-Vento District Liaison:
Sherrie Davis
260-768-4404 ext 1005
Westview School Corporation McKinney-Vento District Plan
RESOURCES
McKinney-Vento Resources: https://www.doe.in.gov/elme/indiana-education-homeless-children-youth-inehcy
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