McKinney-Vento Homeless Program

What is McKinney-Vento?

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act authorizes the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program and is the primary piece of federal legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. It was reauthorized in December 2015 by Title IX, Part A, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
 

• The McKinney-Vento Definition of Homelessness
• McKinney-Vento Act Frequently Asked Questions

McKinney-Vento Notice of Rights

VUSD District Homeless Contacts

District Homeless Liaison: 

Student Support Services, Coordinator and LEA Liaison: Joan Faus
(760) 726-2170 ext. 92180
1234 Arcadia Avenue Vista, CA 92084

DISTRICT HOMELESS SUPPORT: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES, STAFF SECRETARY JORGE GARCIA

(760) 726-2170 ext. 92186
1234 Arcadia Avenue Vista, CA 92084

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School-Level Representatives

•  School Level representatives and community liaison list

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County Homeless Liaison

San Diego County Office of Education, Coordinator Susie Terry 

(619) 683-9340 ext.33030
6401 Linda Vista Rd San Diego, CA 92111
 

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State Homeless Liaison

California Department of Education, State Coordinator Leanne Wheeler 

(866) 856-8214
1430 N Street, Suite 6408 Sacramento, CA 95814