Region I
Bergen, Hunterdon, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Warren

What is McKinney-Vento?

The McKinney-Vento National Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431) is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for displaced children and youth. 

Here is a short two-minute animated video about  McKinney-Vento:

For more information regarding McKinney-Vento’s definition of Homelessness and how eligibility is determined click on the links below:

Definition: https://nche.ed.gov/legislation/mckinney-vento/

Eligibility: https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-definition/

Agencies we are  currently collaborating with:
Greater Bergen Community Action: https://www.greaterbergen.org/
Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance: https://www.bergencountylgbtq.org/
Catholic Charities: https://ccpaterson.org/
Family Support Organization: https://fso-hsw.org/
DASACC: https://www.dasacc.org/