Families in Transition

Who is a Homeless Student?
Under McKinney-Vento legislation, homeless children and youth that lack a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence and can include any of the following:

• In a shelter (family, individual, domestic violence, youth or temporary housing
• In transitional housing
• In a motel or hotel
• Doubled up with others because of lack of housing or economic hardship
• Temporary foster care or awaiting foster care
• On the street, in a car, a park, an abandoned building or other plae not designed for human habitation

Support Services
The Duluth Public Schools Families in Transition Program can assist families, schools and the community to:

• Enroll homeless students in a stable education program
• Make transporation arrangements that promote stability including school of origin if feasible
• Gather school records from other locations
• Distribute school supplies and make referrals to agencies that meet basic needs
• Increase awareness and support in the community regarding conditions of homelessness
• Be an advocate within the school system as well as in the community helping assure homeless students are respected and addressed