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Families in Transition

Welcome to the Families In Transition Program

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MISSION

The Families In Transition Program was created to uphold the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the educational rights of students (PreK-12) who have lost housing and are living in transition.

 

 

The goal of the Families In Transition Program is to uphold the McKinney-Vento Act by removing barriers that might prevent students experiencing homelessness from enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school and ensure equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other youth.

 

 

McKinney-Vento Act Overview

Program Information

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Program Eligibility

McKinney-Vento Definition of Homelessness: Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. This could look like living with friends or family, living in a hotel, living in a shelter, living in a camper or on a campground, living in substandard housing, or living in a car.

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FIT Services

Assist with timely registration and enrollment Arrange transportation to/from school of origin if eligible Arrange for continued attendance at the school of origin Arrange free meals Refer to services available through Charlotte County Public Schools Assist obtaining immunizations and physicals for enrollment Counsel students and parents Provide school supplies, hygiene items, and uniforms

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Student Rights

Enrollment The right to immediately enroll in school even if you are lacking paperwork normally required. School Location The right to attend school where you currently live. The right to stay at your school or origin before your housing transition. Free Meals The right to automatically qualify for free breakfast and lunch at school. Transportation The right to receive transportation from your current residence to school of origin. Activities The right to participate fully in all school activities and programs for which you are eligible.

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Program Eligibility

McKinney-Vento Definition of Homelessness: Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. This could look like living with friends or family, living in a hotel, living in a shelter, living in a camper or on a campground, living in substandard housing, or living in a car.

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FIT Services

Assist with timely registration and enrollment Arrange transportation to/from school of origin if eligible Arrange for continued attendance at the school of origin Arrange free meals Refer to services available through Charlotte County Public Schools Assist obtaining immunizations and physicals for enrollment Counsel students and parents Provide school supplies, hygiene items, and uniforms

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Student Rights

Enrollment The right to immediately enroll in school even if you are lacking paperwork normally required. School Location The right to attend school where you currently live. The right to stay at your school or origin before your housing transition. Free Meals The right to automatically qualify for free breakfast and lunch at school. Transportation The right to receive transportation from your current residence to school of origin. Activities The right to participate fully in all school activities and programs for which you are eligible.

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Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

An unaccompanied youth, under the McKinney-Vento Act, is a student under 18 who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and is not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. This means they are experiencing homelessness and are not living with a parent or legal guardian. 

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This could look like a youth that has run away from home, or has been kicked out of their home. Sometimes this can look like a youth that has been left to take care of their own needs. Additionally, these youth might be living with friends or family, as they have no where else to go. Youth might be staying at a shelter, living in a car, park, motel, or bus/train station.

 

 

 

The Families in Transition (FIT) staff can assist unaccompanied homeless youth with services, such as food, supplies, enrollment documentation, community referrals, FAFSA application, and more. The FIT program can assist these youth to help them know their rights and help them stay in school and succeed. 

 

Approximate End of Year Data for the 2024-25 School Year

665

Students Identified Under the McKinney-Vento Act

 

52

Students Identified as an Uncommpanied Homeless Youth

Charlotte County Resources

Scholarship Resources

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    Scholarship Opportunities

    This link provides a list of various scholarship opportunities available for homeless or formerly homeless students.

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    NAEHCY Scholarship Opportunity

    NAEHCY offers students qualified under the McKinney-Vento act to apply for the NAEHCY Scholars Program.

Quarter 1 Newsletter 24-25

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If you or someone you know may qualify for FIT services, please contact us at (941) 255-7480 or send us a message:

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