Homeless and Foster Care

Homeless Students / McKinney-Vento Grant

Kent ISD is committed to helping our students who are experiencing homelessness through the McKinney-Vento grant. Each public school district and academy has a Homeless Liaison who assists with enrollment, academic support, and ongoing needs.

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Children in GSRP - 12th grade and children in state or federally funded preschool programs have the right to:

• receive a free, appropriate public education
• enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents that are normally required
• enroll in the local school or continue at their school of origin (determined by the best interest of the student)
• receive transportation to and from the school of origin if needed  
• eligibility for federal breakfast and lunch programs
• receive educational services comparable to other children, according to their needs

Need help?

• Call 211  for immediate assistance with housing, shelter, and other needs
• For The Bridge (youth shelter), call 616.451.3001 
• National Runaway Safeline - 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

McKinney-Vento Consortium Meeting Dates

Allegan AESA - Sept. 16, Jan. 14, and April 16 - 10 a.m. Register here

Kent ISD - Sept. 10, Dec. 3, and March 11 - 9 a.m. Register here