• McKinney-Vento – McKinney-Vento – Nash County Public Schools 

    THE McKINNEY-VENTO ACT SERVICES 

    HOUSE FIRE? 

    UNSAFE HOUSING? 

    HOTEL or SHELTER? 

    HOMELESS? 

    If so, your student(s) and family may be eligible for McKinney-Vento Services.   

     

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    McKinney-Vento (MKV) is a program to assist students and their families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.  If your family is living on the streets, having to live with another family, or in a hotel or shelter, you are entitled to McKinney-Vento services. 

    You have the right to: 

    • Receive the free, appropriate public education 

    • Be enrolled in school immediately, even if you lack normal enrollment documentation. Your student can attend classes while the school gathers the needed information 

    • Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this 

    • Receive assistance with school supplies and payment for school field trips 

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    For Shepard IB Magnet Middle School Students, contact Ms. Gidney-Cole at (919) 560-3938 at extension 38234. 

    OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES: 

    DPS McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Coordinator at 808 Bacon Street  Durham, NC 27703  (919)560-2917 

    Department of Social Services https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/socialservices 

    Housing for New Hope https://housingfornewhope.org/ 

    Request for Shelter Bed https://www.durhamcoc.org/coordinated-entry-intake.html