Homeless Student Assistance
McKinney Vento Act - Educational Help for Students Who are Displaced or Without a Stable Home
Muskegon Public Schools wants every student to get a good education, do well in school and beyond. If your family is having trouble finding or keeping a place to live, we are here to help remove any barriers to education.
The McKinney-Vento Act gives special rights for students experiencing housing instability.
We Can Help With:
- Signing up for school and getting needed paperwork (birth certificate, proof of residence, shot record)
- Transportation assistance when in the best interest of the student
- School supplies, laundry soap and personal hygiene supplies
- Tutoring services and school supports
- Help with attending school events like athletic games, band/orchestra, summer programs, clubs, prom, and more.
- Assistance with graduation costs and college applications
- Connecting you with local doctors, counselors and housing services
You May Qualify, if you can answer yes to any of the below statements:
- You rent or own your own place, but are currently being evicted or told to leave
- You are staying with others because you have no place of your own
- You are staying at a hotel/motel, shelter or other temporary place
- You sleep in a car, campground or place not meant for living
- You do not know where you will sleep tonight
If you answered yes or want to let us know about someone who could answer yes Click HERE for more information.
You can also talk to someone at your school or contact
Nicole D’Arcy, McKinney-Vento Grant Coordinator
Phone: 231-720-2079
Email: ndarcy@mpsk12.net.
For a list of local community resources click HERE
You can also learn more and ask questions by contacting your local school or Nicole D’Arcy, McKinney-Vento Grant Coordinator at 231-720-2079 or ndarcy@mpsk12.net.
