If you or your family live in any of the following situations:

• In a Shelter

• In a motel or campground due to lack of an alternative adequate accommodation

• In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus/train station

• Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship

You may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.

Eligible students have the right to:

• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking certain documents needed for enrollment

• Enroll in local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school in which they were last enrolled)

• Receive transportation, if needed

• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students

If you believe you may be eligible, complete the confidential referral form below.

HOMELESS? CLICK HERE to complete a confidential referral

Or contact the local liaison to find out what services and supports may be available.
Contact Information:
Lena Moore, McKinney Vento Liaison
248-676-2086 or Lena.Moore@hvs.org

Do you need emergency help? 

Crisis Support: Call or Text 211  https://mi211.org/

Local Shelter Listings: shelteroakland.com

Housing Support: communityhousingnetwork.org (click on services tab)

Domestic Violence: haven-oakland.org

Youth Shelter/Crisis Intervention: lighthouseMI.org/RHY

Food Pantry and Financial Assistance: Community Sharing