Isaac School District #5

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act

Subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) is included in No Child Left Behind as Title X-C. The 2002 reauthorization requires that children and youths experiencing homelessness are immediately enrolled in school and have educational opportunities equal to those of their non-homeless peers. The statute requires every public school district and charter holder to designate a Homeless Liaison to ensure that homeless students are identified and their needs are being met. (Arizona Department of Education)

Definition of homelessness under McKinney-Vento

If your family lives in any of the following situations:

in a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground
on the street
in an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations
doubled-up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing,

You have the right to:

go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there
continue in the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended
receive transportation to the school you attended before you became homeless
enroll in school without giving a permanent address
enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school records and/or immunization records

Educational Assistance under McKinney-Vento

If your family lives in any of the above conditions, you may be eligible for some assistance under the McKinney-Vento Act. Our district Homeless Liaison can assist in determining your eligibility for our programs.

Education & Support Resources

McKinney-Vento Resources Document

Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Guidance
Silvia Chavez, Homeless Education Coordinator
silvia.chavez@AZED.gov
(602) 542-4963
http://www.azed.gov/populations-projects/home/homeless/ade-guidance/

US Department of Education
National Center for Homeless EDU
www.serve.org/nche
1-800-308-2145

Child Care (Guardería de Niños)
Arizona Child Care & Resource Referral
(602) 244-2678
1-800-308-9000
http://www.arizonachildcare.org/

Child Care Resource & Referral Services
(602) 244-2678
1-800-308-9000

Catholic Charities Clothing & Thrift Stores (Ropa)
(602) 997-6105

St. Vincent de Paul
(602) 254-3338
http://www.stvincentdepaul.net

Community Agencies, Information, & Referral (Información y Referencia)
24 Hour Community Information & Referral
(602) 263-8856
1-800-352-3792
www.cirs.org

Arizona Self Help
www.arizonaselfhelp.org

Family Service Agency
(602) 264-9891

Valley of the Sun United Way
(602) 631-4809
www.vsuw.org

Crisis Intervention
Adult Protective Services
(602) 255-0996
1-877-767-2385
https://www.azdes.gov/daas/aps/

Alanon/Alateen
(602) 275-4343
http://www.al-anon-az.org

Alcoholics Anonymous
(480) 834-9033
http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash

AZ Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1-800-782-6400
http://www.azcadv.org/

Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
http://www.boystown.org/national-hotline

Catholic Social Services
(602) 285-1999
http://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/   

Center Against Sexual Abuse (CASA)
(602) 254-6400
(602) 254-9000
http://www.casacares.org/site/

Child Protective Services (CPS)
(602) 530-1800
1-888-767-2445
https://www.azdes.gov/main.aspx?menu=154&id=2030

EMPACT Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-784-2433
http://www.lafronteraarizona.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=94

Magellan Crisis Line
(602) 222-9444
1-800-631-1314
http://www.magellanofaz.com/

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
http://www.thehotline.org/

Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
http://www.aapcc.org/

Teen Challenge Crisis Line
(602) 271-4081

Teen Choice Leadership Academy (Substance Abuse/Suicide Prevention)
(602) 243-1773

TERROS Behavioral Health
(602) 685-6000
http://www.terros.org/

Tumbleweed Crisis Center
(602) 271-9904
http://www.tumbleweed.org/

Employment Resources

Phoenix Job Corps
518 S. 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 322-2886
(Ages 16-24 only)

Goodwill Career Resource Center
515 N 51st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 535-4444

Goodwill Career Resource Center
4522 W Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 535-4444

Goodwill Career Resource Center
2929 N 75th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 8533
(623) 846-4900

Chicanos Por La Causa
2916 N. 35th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 269-6485

Arizona Workforce Connection
3406 N. 51st Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 247-3304

Friendly House
802 S. 1st Avenue Phoenix 85003
(602) 257-1870

Arizona Women’s Education and Employment (AWEE)
914 W. Hatcher Road Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 371-1216

Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
1130 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 252-8494

Chicanos Por La Causa
1112 E. Buckeye Road Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-0700

Arizona Workforce Connection
9801 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 861-0208

St. Joseph the Worker
1125 W. Jackson Street Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 417-9854

Foreclosure Resources

AZ Foreclosure Prevention Hotline
1-877-448-1211
Speak with financial counselors regarding the foreclosure process

Arizona Saves
6633 N. Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 246-3508
1-877-989-3500
Info@ArizonaSaves.org
Provides financial education and coaching on foreclosure, money management, and tax preparation.

HUD-US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
One N. Central Avenue, Suite #600 Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 379-7100 Ext. 0 for customer service
http://www.hud.gov
Section 8 housing, public housing, rent assistance, mortgage insurance, and foreclosure resources.

City of Phoenix Housing Department
830 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 262-6794
www.phoenix.gov/HOUSING
Help for homeowners: How to contact your lender, foreclosure process and ways to avoid foreclosure scams.

HOPE NOW Hotline
1-888-995-4673