Provides school supplies, free meals and clothing vouchers for children who are verified as homeless.   Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. A student or their family is considered homeless according to the McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of homelessness: "Individuals who lack afixed, regular, and adequatenighttime residence. Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason. Living in emergency shelter or transitional housing. Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations. Living in a public or private place not designed for or regularly used as accommodations. Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings." Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth -  The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -  Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth -  The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -  Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Ensures that youth experiencing housing instability can have the opportunity to succeed in school by removing barriers to education such as transportation and enrollment. Students who qualify for McKinney-Vento services are to be enrolled in school without delay even if the youth or family lacks the documents that are usually required as a condition of enrollment such as immunization records. The Liaison works with school building McKinney-Vento designees (e.g. School Counselor, School Social Worker) to provide referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services. Students who qualify for McKinney-Vento services cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, if it is due to their housing instability. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible." Factors that may be considered include: - The age of the child or youth - The impact the commute may have on the student's education - Personal safety issues - The student's need for special instruction - Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location - Time remaining in the school year *District boundaries are not a factor in the decision. Students who qualify for McKinney-Vento services also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records, or other documents normally required to enroll in school. Once students are enrolled, the liaison will help get records from the last school and any medical records if necessary, otherwise this is done by the office staff at the school.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth -  The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -   Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Through the McKinney-Vento Act children who are homeless have certain rights and protections to enable them to continue with their education while homeless. If your family lives in any of the following situations, you may qualify for rights provided by McKinney-Vento: - 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 Through McKinney-Vento, your children (pre-school through high school) have the right to: - Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. You must be given access to the same public education, including preschool education, provided to other children. - Continue in the school your children attended, or the school they last attended, before your family became homeless, if that is your choice and if feasible. If a school sends your child to a school other than the one you request, the school must provide you with a written explanation and offer you the right to appeal the decision. - Receive transportation to the school they attended, or the school they last attended, before your family became homeless, if you or a guardian request such transportation. - Attend a school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless. Children cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless. - Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment. - Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment. - Enroll and attend classes in the school of your choice even while the school and you seek to resolve any dispute over enrolling your children. - Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children served in these programs. - Receive transportation to school and to school programs.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth -  The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -  Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records. Program does NOT help with housing.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth -  The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -  Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth -  The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -  Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay. Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services. Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness. Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible." Factors that may be considered include: - The age of the child or youth - The impact the commute may have on the student's education - Personal safety issues - The student's need for special instruction - Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location - Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision. Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school. Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The McKinney-Vento Liaison is your student’s school counselor in the Tahoma School District. They ensure that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay. They provide referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services. Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include: - The age of the child or youth - The impact the commute may have on the student's education - Personal safety issues - The student's need for special instruction - Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location - Time remaining in the school as district boundaries are not a factor in the decision.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible." Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth - The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -  Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Ensures that youth experiencing homelessness have the opportunity to succeed in school by organizing transportation to their school of origin or assisting them with enrollment in their local school without delay.   Also provides referrals to health care, dental, mental health and other appropriate services.   Homeless students cannot be penalized for infractions, such as absenteeism, that relate to their homelessness.   Under the McKinney-Vento act, students must be allowed to attend their school of origin "to the extent feasible. " Factors that may be considered include:   -  The age of the child or youth -  The impact the commute may have on the student's education -  Personal safety issues -  The student's need for special instruction -  Length of anticipated stay in temporary shelter or other temporary location -  Time remaining in the school year District boundaries are not a factor in the decision.   Homeless students also have the right to be enrolled in their local school "immediately" even if they do not have a parent or guardian, proof of residency, immunization records, school records or other documents normally required to enroll in school.   Once students are enrolled, the liaison must help students get records from the last school and any medical records.

Offers early learning educational programs with class size no more than 18 students. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided to enrolled children.    All families have access to a case manager to help support the whole family in the area of housing. Additionally, program helps children transition into the public school system.   All students receive an individual learning plan based on the student's individual learning needs.