What Does Homeless Mean?

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a Federal law that addresses the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The term "homeless children and youth" refers to individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The Act was reauthorized in 2015 and ensures that homeless children receive a free and appropriate public education.  

If you live in any of the following situations:

• A homeless shelter
• Doubled up with other people
• Car, park, empty building
• Motel or campground

Eligible students have the right to:

• Receive a free, appropriate public education
• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.
• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.
• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin if that is your preference.
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested.
• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to the student's needs. 

More information can be found at http://www.theotx.org/

Parent Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xwREpiif3JlVPfUG6_IrQxCcDjrpJRME/view?usp=sharing

Homeless Community Services in Sherman

Family Promise www.familypromisegrayson.org or 903-771-0322
 
Grand Central Station Sherman www.grandcentralsherman.com  or 903-957-0264

Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region www.cisdallas.org or https://cisdallas.org/participant-recommendation-form/

The North Texas Youth Connection, Robin Harbin, Residential Director, rharbin@ntxyouthconnection.org, 903-893-4717

Grayson Crisis Center , Shelli Shields, Executive Director, www.graysoncrisiscenter.org, 903-893-3909