Homeless and Foster Care Student Services

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homelessness as children and youth "who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence"

Students who experience homelessness have certain rights protected by the federal McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act.

The main contact for students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care in Minneapolis Public Schools is the school social worker.

Hennepin County and community providers can help people experiencing homelessness.

It is increasingly important that school sites know when a family is experiencing homelessess so we can prioritize the family for support and protect student educational rights. Even when transportation is not needed due to distance learning it is important that families/students alert the school social worker if they are experiencing homelessness.

Resources for families and students experiencing housing instability are available.

There are many ways to get involved.