Families in Transition
The term “homeless children and youth” is defined as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes children and youth who are:
i. sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing or economic hardship or a similar reason
ii. living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, campgrounds, due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations
iii. living in emergency or transitional shelters
iv. abandoned in hospitals
v. living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, or substandard housing.
vi. migratory children who qualify as homeless for the purposes of this subtitle because the children are living in circumstances described in clauses (i) through (v).
Information for Parents of School Age Youth
o English Flyer
o Spanish Flyer
McKinney Vento Eligibility Flowchart
Q1. How are students and families identified within our district?
Students are identified via an online school enrollment process according to their living situation or circumstances. The district homeless liaison identifies families and conducts a needs assessment to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
Once it is determined that a student/family meets the eligibility to receive services as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act, they remain eligible for the remainder of the year. Eligibility is reassessed every year to continue participation in the program.
Q3. Who are the designated staff on campuses to provide services to students/families through the Families in Transition Program?
The district homeless liaison and the district community liaison works collaboratively with campus staff to provide supports/services as needed.
If you believe your child may be eligible, contact your campus principal via phone/email or the district homeless liaison at 469-249-1099.
Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program: Non-Regulatory Guidance (updated August 2018)
Supporting the Success of Homeless Children and Youth
Resources for Families in Transition
Food Assistance
Sharing Life Community Outreach
Once a Month Volunteer Prepared Meal Delivery
City Square’s After School & Summer Mobile Meal program
Clothing Assistance
Sharing Life Community Outreach
Metro Family Ministries, Inc. “The ROC”
Temporary Housing, Supportive Housing, and Emergency Shelter
Mesquite Housing and Temporary Shelter
Rent Assistance
Sharing Life Community Outreach
Assistance Center of Collin County
Transportation
School district homeless liaison, public transportation for older students who can access public transportation safely (the school can provide the DART passes for the student for free), and ridesharing services.
Childrens’ School Supplies
School district homeless liaison, campus counselors, and community programs (Allen Community Outreach)
Health Services
City Square’s After School & Summer Mobile Meal program
Counseling
Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth
Sharing Life Community Outreach
Adult Education
Diapers and Formula Assistance
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Services
Metro Family Ministries, Inc. “The ROC”
Miscellaneous Resources
Early care education, youth scholarship, higher Education (SchoolHouse Connection)
Car Repair (Family Promise of Collin County)
General Resources
National Center for Homeless Education
U.S. Department of Education – Identifying and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
TEA Homeless Youth and Children Program
Texas Homeless Network (THN)
National Association for the Education of Homelessness Children and Youth