THE McKINNEY-VENTO ACT SERVICES

HOUSE FIRE?

UNSAFE HOUSING?

HOTEL or SHELTER?

HOMELESS?

If so, your student(s) and family may be eligible for McKinney-Vento Services. 

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McKinney-Vento (MKV) is a program to assist students and their families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.  If your family is living on the streets, having to live with another family, or in a hotel or shelter, you are entitled to McKinney-Vento services.

You have the right to:

• Receive the free, appropriate public education
• Be enrolled in school immediately, even if you lack normal enrollment documentation. Your student can attend classes while the school gathers the needed information
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this
• Receive assistance with school supplies and payment for school field trips

For Shepard IB Magnet Middle School Students, contact Ms. Gidney-Cole at (919) 560-3938 at extension 38234.

OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES:

DPS McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Coordinator at 808 Bacon Street  Durham, NC 27703  (919)560-2917

Department of Social Services https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/socialservices

Housing for New Hope https://housingfornewhope.org/

Request for Shelter Bed https://www.durhamcoc.org/coordinated-entry-intake.html