• The McKinney Vento Act:  Who is eligible for services?

    Families who, due to a loss of housing, live:

    •In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
    •On the street
    •In abandoned buildings
    •Are doubled-up with relatives or friends

    Eligible children in transition have rights and privileges under the McKinney-Vento Act.

    Every school district has a transition Education Liaison who helps to:

    •Decide which school would be best for the child
    •Communicate with the school
    •Provide school supplies, uniforms, supplemental services and free school meals
    •Set up transportation to and from the school of origin
    •Find community support

    https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/18538

    For more information, contact Waterleaf’s School Counselor.

    Laura Kratz, School Counselor  904-565-8000 option 4