Indiana Education for Homeless Children and Youth Information

If you live in any of the following situations, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.:

 

•    "Double up" - Sharing the housing of others due to the loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons.

•    Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds, due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations.

•    Living in emergency or transitional shelters.

•    Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live.

•    Migratory children living in above circumstances

•    Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings

•    Unaccompanied Youth - Children or youth who meets the definition of homeless and not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian

 

Please see the documents below for additional information:

 

Liaison for Homeless Children:

Allisa Schnick, Assistant Superintendent

502 E College Ave

Kouts, IN 46347

219-766-2214 x4002