McKinney-Vento

McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act

 
The McKinney - Vento Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. The McKinney - Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as "individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence." The OMI MV Liaison is housed in the Cadet Services Office. 
 
Services include:
 
  • School liaison
  • Access to Academic Support/Tutoring on-site (if needed) 
  • Transportation Assistance, (if needed) 
  • Access to Parent Education Workshops 
  • Assistance with Enrollment and Transfers 
  • Transcript Analysis
  •  Assistance in Obtaining Supplemental Educational Materials, (if needed)
  • Assistance in Obtaining Community Resources, (if needed)
 
If there are any questions, please call Dr. Lori Smith at (510) 594-3964 or email at [email protected]