Homeless Resources

MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS REGULATIONS
Education for Homeless Children & Youth

The Indian River School District shall adhere to the provisions of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act aligned to our policy EE.1. This law minimizes educational disruptions experienced by students who are experiencing homelessness thus ensuring them immediate enrollment.

Under McKinney-Vento, the right to a free, appropriate, public education are part of this Act assuring that all homeless students have these rights. When students become homeless, they can remain enrolled in the schools they have been attending, although they might no longer meet residency requirements. McKinney-Vento also has assurances that homeless students have the right to enroll in a public school even if they lack the typically required documents and immunizations. In addition, the transportation needs with our homeless students are part of these assured requirements to and from school immediately. 

According to the McKinney-Vento Act, “homeless” can be defined as an individual who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, including children and youth:

• Living with friends or a family member due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason (example: evicted, loss of job, etc.)
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate housing
• Living in a shelter or emergency housing
• Abandoned in hospitals
• Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations
• Having a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for regular sleeping accommodations

Migratory students meeting the above definition and/or description(s)
To learn if your family is eligible to receive services, please contact your child's school for more information:

McKINNEY-VENTO IRSD BUILDING LIAISONS 2023-2024

Click on the links at left for information on resources for homeless families.

District Administrator for Homeless Education
Walter E. Smith Jr., M.Ed.
Indian River School District
30207 Frankford School Rd.
Frankford, DE   19945
(302) 364-3300, Ext. 121064 (office)
(302) 732-3790 (fax)