Find your local liaison.
Look up the McKinney-Vento liaison for your school district or charter school.
Give us a call.
If you have a question about whether your child is eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act, including transportation, school selection, enrollment, and more, call our Infoline at 800-388-2014.
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General Information about McKinney-Vento
- Posters & Brochures
Is your housing uncertain? This poster and brochure provide information about the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness.
- Tip Sheet for Parents & Guardians
This Tip Sheet explains school selection, transportation, and services for students experiencing homelessness.
Early Childhood
- Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCRRs) provide services to parents and day care providers in every county of New York State.
If you are looking for child care, the CCRR in your county is a great place to start. - Head Start Center Locator can be used by families nationwide.
- EarlyLearn NYC – Childcare and Head Start programs provide early care and education to children and NYC who meet eligibility criteria.
College Access
- Understanding FAFSA
A how-to guide for students and their families.
- SAT and ACT Fee Waivers
Information about receiving fee waivers for SAT and ACT.
McKinney-Vento Dispute Resolution/Appeal Process
- Appeal Form
When a dispute arises about whether a student should be considered homeless or where the student should go to school, the McKinney-Vento liaison must help the parent or youth file an appeal with the Commissioner of the State Education Department using this form. We also have an another version of this form with notes about filling it out available here.
- Appeal Sample Evidence
This document provides a list of examples of evidence that families may include in an appeal in order to show that the student is homeless under McKinney-Vento. - List of Legal Service Providers
NYS-TEACHS is a technical assistance center and cannot offer legal advice. You may contact the following agencies for legal advice and/or assistance related to the McKinney Vento dispute process.
Special Education
- Parent Training and Information Centers
These organizations provide information and trainings to parents about special education issues. - School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities – Information for Parents
A helpful guide from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE).
Looking for Housing Resources?
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New York State
- Local Department of Social Services to get shelter and housing referrals
- LawHelp.org to find legal services or eviction prevention services (for example, help paying back rent, help with an eviction case in court, etc.)
- NYHousingSearch to find affordable homes and apartments in NY State
- Community-Based Housing Organizations by county to get help with affordable housing
- Housing Services Providers by region to get help with affordable housing
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal to get information about affordable housing, including the Rent Info Line (718) 739-6400 to get information and help for tenants of rent controlled and rent stabilized apartments
- Community Action Agency to get help with education, employment, and family support services.
New York City
- HomeBase to get eviction prevention and housing search help.
- LawHelp.org to find legal services or eviction prevention services (for example, help paying back rent, help with an eviction case in court, etc.)
- HRA Infoline (718) 557-1399 to get information about a One-Shot Deal (emergency grant to help people pay for an expense because of an unexpected situation)
- Housing Court Answers or call (212) 962-4795 to get help with eviction prevention and other housing issues
- NYC Housing Connect to find and apply for affordable housing, including housing lotteries
- New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to apply for public housing public housing
- Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to apply for low- and moderate-income housing
Also, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.