Barbara Ford, MCV Social Worker
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MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS PROGRAM
McKinney Vento?
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, children in homeless situations have the right to:
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Go to school, no matter where they live or how long they have lived there.
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Attend either the local school or the school of origin, if this is in their best interest. The school of origin is the school the child attended when he/she was permanently housed or the school in which the child was last enrolled.
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Receive transportation to and from the school of origin.
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Enroll in school immediately, even if missing records and documents normally required for enrollment.
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Enroll, attend classes, and participate fully in all school activities.
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Have access to the same programs and services that are available to all other students.
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Attend school with children not experiencing homelessness.
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HVE students and families, if you are experiencing a housing crisis, you may contact Mrs. Ford by phone 980 343-6810 or email at Barbaraa.Konadu-Ford@cms.k12.nc.us however if you are not an HVE student or family, you may contact your school counselor or social worker and they will be able to assist.
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The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. Our mission is to identify and support homeless youth so that each student is able to participate in the learning environment.
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Any child who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence may be considered homeless, including those who are temporarily sharing housing with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship. This includes children and youth who are living in hotels; camping grounds; emergency shelter; cars; bus or train stations, or other similar settings; unaccompanied youth; transitional housing programs and children in foster or temporary placements.
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Available Services and Supports
Once assessed and found eligible for MCV services and support, you and your student status is confidential* and only shared with other staff with your permission and on a need to know basis. Hidden Valley School and staff are here to support and assist during this time of crisis and understanding the importance of privacy. The support and services offered falls in the following:
The Impact of Homelessness on Children
Video
Published on Oct 23, 2013
Children who experience homelessness are at risk for many adverse physical, social and developmental effects. Providing safe shelter and getting families back into housing as quickly as possible ensures the impact of homelessness on children is as minimal as possible.