Families Living in Transition - McKinney-Vento
Serving students experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act in all public school districts and public school academies throughout Wayne County. The Wayne RESA Homeless Education Program supports districts with ensuring that students living in transition are provided with seamless educational services. The Program also provides training for local liaisons, school staff, shelter staff, and the community on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Experiencing Homelessness?
If your children are experiencing homelessness, please contact your district’s McKinney-Vento liaison for support and assistance.
Services and Resources
Supportive Housing and Homeless Services
If you are a family in need of services to support housing stability, your local Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) provides support to the community. For assistance in Wayne County, reach out to one of the agencies listed below based on your location.
Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park
Housing Action Network of Detroit (HAND) / Coordinated Access Model (CAM)
Out-Wayne County
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Community Assistance Hotline
This hotline was established to support the educational needs of students experiencing homelessness. The hotline is answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
If your children are experiencing homelessness, please contact your district’s McKinney-Vento liaison for additional support and assistance.
Information Resources
Community Resources
- Michigan 2-1-1ernal Website, opens in new window)
- Julie's List(External Website, opens in new window)
- Use this resource for time-sensitive information such as Section 8 housing openings and emergency assistance.
CAM Detroit Resources(External Website, opens in new window)
Brochures and Guides
Unstable Housing?
If your housing is unstable, your schooling doesn’t have to be.
If you live in any of the following situations
- In a shelter
- In a park, campground or on the beach
- In a motel or hotel
- In a car, abandoned building, or on the street
- Living with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship
- Inadequate living conditions (lack of utilities, unsafe housing)
- Unaccompanied youth experiencing any of the situations above
You have the right to
- Get help with documents required for enrollment
- Enroll immediately and attend class
- Participate in school activities and programs
- Receive school meals
- Remain at the same school or transfer to a new school
- The support of the district’s McKinney-Vento liaison
You may be eligible for services
- School supplies and uniforms
- Transportation to and from school of origin
- Referrals for housing, health care, food, and other services
- Academic support and tutoring
