Homeless students are those who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. This includes students who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals. The definition includes migratory students who live in the aforementioned situations. Beginning Dec. 10, 2016, “those awaiting foster care placement” are not included in the definition.

Students who meet the definition above are entitled to certain benefits. Please see the below links in regards to these rights and benefits. Additionally, please contact the individuals below with questions.

South Henry McKinney Ventro Liaison Information
Sarah Lynch
slynch@shenry.k12.in.us
765-987-7882 ext. 155

Indiana McKinney Vento Liaison Information
Flora Jones, Director of Student Pathways & Opportunities
Charie Gibson, Homeless Education Specialist
Indiana Department of Education
100 N. Senate Ave Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-0957
Email: mckinneyventopoc@doe.in.gov

District Resources
Homeless Information Flier
Homeless Information Flier - Spanish
Homeless Poster

Indiana Resources
IDOE McKinney Vento Website
Homeless Student Rights
McKinney Vento FAQ
Housing Questionnaire
https://in211.communityos.org/

National Resources
National Center for Homeless Education:  https://nche.ed.gov/
SchoolHouse Connection: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth:  https://naehcy.org/