McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Children and youth are eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act if they have been displaced from their homes and are living in a place that is not fixed, regular or adequate, such as:
Sharing housing with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons
In a place not designated as regular sleeping accommodation, such as a vehicle, park, hotel, or campground
In a homeless or domestic violence shelter or transitional housing placement
Outside of his/her home as an unaccompanied youth
In any of the situations listed above, as the child of a migrant family
If you believe you may be eligible, please contact Darian Smith, Supervisor of Pupil Services, at 610-466-2420 or Email Darian Smith. If a dispute arises over eligibility, enrollment, or school selection, please refer to CASD Board Policy No. 251 for information on your rights and the procedure, or contact Darian Smith, for assistance. Please click on the links below for homeless resources.
2-1-1 Housing and Shelter Resources
Chester County Community Resource Guide
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Housing Authority of Chester County
Open Hearth Helping People with Housing & Financial Stability
I Want To Go To College: Now What?
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act