Resources

Homeless liaisons can refer to this handbook for guidance, tools, and best practices to perform their duties under the McKinney-Vento Act.

This flowchart is designed to aid homeless liaisons in making decisions about a student’s eligibility as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act. 

Homeless liaisons can use this resource to assist in gathering information from parents, guardians, and unaccompanied homeless youth to determine McKinney-Vento eligibility. 

All school personnel should be aware of the common signs of homelessness and know who within their LEA they should refer students to if they have concerns. 

Homeless liaisons should consider these “child-centered” factors when determining which school is in the best interest of a student to attend. 

Homeless liaisons can utilize this flowchart to understand next steps when a school selection decision is made.

Identifying and evaluating the needs, gaps, and strengths within an LEA’s homeless education program helps homeless liaisons guide decisions concerning their program. 

A quick reference for LEAs to ensure they have the required information about the McKinney-Vento Act included on their website.

The data profile template allows homeless liaisons to track important data on their students experiencing homelessness.