Homeless and Unaccompanied Youth

You are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law if you live:

• In a house or apartment  with more than one family due to loss of housing or economic hardship
• With friends or family because you are a runaway or an unaccompanied youth
• In substandard housing (without electricity, water, or heat)
• ​​​​​​​In a shelter (family, domestic violence, or youth shelter or transitional living program)
• ​​​​​​​In a motel, hotel, or weekly rate housing
• In an abandoned building, in a car, at a campground or on the streets

You can enroll in school immediately even without the documents normally required for enrollment, such as:

• Proof of residency
• Immunization records or other required health documents
• School records
• Legal guardianship papers

• Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which she/he is eligible.
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin if you request it.
• Continue to attend the school in which she/he was last enrolled even if you have moved away from that school's attendance area.
• Qualify automatically for school nutrition programs.

• Make sure your child gets to school on time and ready to learn.
• Stay informed of school rules, regulations, and activities.
• Contact the homeless liaison for assistance in removing barriers to your child's education.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences, Back-to-School Nights and other school-related activities.
   

KCUSD gathers information to determine the services that you and/or your child may be eligible to recieve.  Please select the appropriate button below and follow the instructions to complete the form.

Housing Questionnaire

Encuesta de Vivienda