McKinney-Vento Homeless Supports for Students

The Office for Homeless Support at Montcalm Area ISD serves students through their school districts in Montcalm , Ionia, Gratiot, and Isabella Counties. Through this consortium,  students facing issues of homelessness can be supported to continue their education.

For services or for answers to questions, including questions about shelter and/or transportation, please contact the Homeless Liaison in your school district.

 

School District Homeless Coordinators by County


Once you open one of the PDF files listed below, right click on the email address of a liaison to send an email.
 

PDF DocumentGratiot County 

PDF DocumentIonia County        

PDF DocumentIsabella County      

PDF DocumentMontcalm County


 

 

Resources for Schools
 

Michigan Department of Education Homeless Webpage

 

NCHE's Homeless Liaison Toolkit is a comprehensive resource that will assist both new and veteran local liaisons in carrying out their responsibilities. Drawing on the expertise of practitioners with over ten years of experience in implementing the McKinney-Vento Act, the 2013 edition of the Homeless Liaison Toolkit includes requirements of the law, good practices, sample forms, and links to resources. 

 

Resources for Parents/Guardians and Students

 

PDF DocumentCommunity Resource Directory 

New Resources

 

MDE Memo - Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) Foster Care Provisions

ESSA Foster Care Provisions (December 2016)

ESSA Joint Guidance on Foster Care

 

General Homeless Awareness Resources
 

The Make Them Visible Foundation [MTVF] raises investments and awareness to humanize the homeless. MTVF addresses the need for a collaborative movement where non-profits work together to secure funds and harness change.  www.makethemvisible.com