Northeast Michigan McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance

Servicing McKinney-Vento and Families in Transition Program-related requests for Alpena, Alcona, AMA-ESD, Atlanta, and Hillman Public Schools

Know Your Rights!

Homeless youth are entitled to school enrollment

You do not need a permanent address to enroll a child in school

Keeping enrollment in your home school is best whenever possible

Lack of immediate access to school records or other documentation cannot prevent school enrollment

You cannot be denied transportation to and from your home school when feasible

You have the right to participate in all extracurricular activities and programs for which you are eligible

Tutoring services may be available upon request.

Homeless youth are entitled to school enrollment

You do not need a permanent address to enroll a child in school

Keeping enrollment in your home school is best whenever possible

Lack of immediate access to school records or other documentation cannot prevent school enrollment

You cannot be denied transportation to and from your home school when feasible

You have the right to participate in all extracurricular activities and programs for which you are eligible

Tutoring services may be available upon request.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homelessness as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.

This definition includes those who:

Live in emergency transitional shelters
Live in a motel, hotel, trailer park, campground, or
abandoned in hospital
Live in cars, parks, public places, bus or train
stations, or abandoned building
Living with relatives/friends due to eviction/fire
Migratory children living in these conditions

Definition of Homeless

The Families in Transition (FIT) Program offers a number of services to assist those struggling with homelessness.

These services include:

Immediate school enrollment
Coordination of educational and social services
Provision of essential school supplies and clothing
Assistance with educational and transportation
challenges
Referral assistance for younger siblings for potential
Early Childhood Programs

FIT Program Services

If you believe you may be eligible for Families in Transition Program support, please contact one of these professionals based on your school district:

ACES Academy: Guidance Counselor or School Success Worker

Alpena High School: Guidance Counselor or School Success Worker

Thunder Bay Junior High: Guidance Counselor or School Success Worker

Alpena Elementary Schools: School Success Worker

Alcona, Atlanta or Hillman Public Schools: MV Liaison, Admission Staff, School Counselor or Success Worker

Contact Us Today!

Are You Experiencing Any Of The Following?

Frequent moves due to lack of permanent housing?

Living with extended family, friends, or in temporary places?

Utilizing hotels, motels, or transitional shelters?

Needing assistance with voucher programs (NEMCSA/DHHS)?

Facing eviction or sleeping in unconventional settings?

Then You May Be Eligible For Families in Transition (FIT) Program Support!