McKinney-Vento/Homeless/Foster Care and Military Family Supports
Local Liaison:
Susan Maselli
Director of Student Services
p: 781-326-7500 x1345
If your family lives in any of the following situations:
- In a shelter, motel or campground
- On the street
- In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations, or
- Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find affordable housing
Then your school-aged children have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
When you move, you should do the following:
- Contact the school district's local liaison for homeless education for help in enrolling your child in a new school or arranging for your child to continue his/her former placement.
- Contact the school and provide information that will assist the teachers in helping your child.
- Ask the local liaison for homeless education, the shelter provider or social worker for help with clothing and supplies, if needed.
Resources:
Immediate Enrollment - WPS Approach
Immediate Enrollment - FAQs for Staff
Enrollment Resource for McKinney-Vento
WPS McKinney-Vento Policy
WPS Foster Care Policy
WPS Military Family Policy
Download the flyer that includes school, town and state resources
Download a brief overview of the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Download the Educational Stability Training slides
