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
IDOE State Coordinator:
Flora Jones, Director of Student Pathways & Opportunities
Charie Gibson, Homeless Education Specialist
317-232-0957 McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov