The McKinney-Vento National Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431) is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for displaced children and youth. 

This support is available statewide.  Your local liaison can provide resources, training, and assistance at no cost (free) for doubled-up, housing-insecure, and homeless families, children, and youth, including unaccompanied youth seeking resources and access to education. 

• No-cost support: All resources, training, and assistance are provided at no cost.

Target groups served:

• Doubled-up families (those temporarily staying with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship).
• Housing-insecure families and youth (those lacking stable or adequate housing).
• Homeless families, children, and youth.
• Unaccompanied youth (young people not living with a parent or guardian).

Types of support offered:

• Resources (materials, information, or referrals to services).
• Training (educational or skill-building sessions for families, youth, or service providers).
• Assistance (help with accessing services, programs, or educational opportunities related to basic services such as food, housing, rent, and utilities).
• Primary goal: Ensure access to education and related supports for children and youth experiencing housing instability.

Find your local School-Based McKinney-Vento Liaison 

Eligibility	School-aged youth aged 3 -20
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Community Community Education Education Educational Services Family & Support Services Family Support
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Outreach Services
Payment Types	Free
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 04/30/26