For Staff

Per Texas Education Code 89.1605, enrollment conferences for students who are homeless or in foster care must be completed within two weeks of enrollment at a new school or within the first two weeks after the student is identified as homeless or in foster care. 

Texas Education Code 89.1605 requires welcome packets for student who are homeless or in foster care within the first two weeks of enrollment to help ease transitions. 

Welcome Packet

Enrollment Conference

As McKinney-Vento liaisons, we are committed to helping our students and families through this period of transition. We strive to partner with our district staff and community leaders to identify and support our families. Reach out to your campus liaison for help.

Consider inviting us to...

• Staff Training
• Professional Development
• MTSS Meetings
• Campus Resource Fairs
• Open House
• School Events
• Community Events
• Volunteer Opportunities

How long are students and families eligible to receive services?

Services are initiated immediately after a student is identified as unhoused.  The supports and services provided will continue until the end of the current school year.  Eligibility is reassessed every school year to continue participation in the program.

Should a school verify that a student is homeless?

No. The school CANNOT ask for 'proof' to determine if a student is homeless. Identification is based on the Student Residency Questionnaire (SRQ). 

Can a student in the H.E.L.P. Program go to any school in the district?

No. A parent/guardian can choose to have their student attend their school of origin (the school they last attended before becoming homeless), OR attend the local school in the area where they are temporarily living.