Luling Independent School District

McKinney-Vento Program

The McKinney-Vento Program assists students experiencing homelessness to enroll in school and have access to academic supplies and services. The goal is for students experiencing homelessness to participate and attend school daily.

Who We Serve

Homeless Students
Students living with family members or friends (doubled-up) due to economic hardship or loss of housing
Unaccompanied youth includes a homeless child or youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian

Identification, Enrollment, and Services

School enrollment assistance
School of origin transportation
Free meal program
Community services
School supplies

What is the definition of a homeless child?

Section 725(2) of the McKinney-Vento Act10 defines “homeless children and youths” as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The term includes—

Children and youths who are:

sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason (sometimes referred to as “doubled-up”);
living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations;
living in emergency or transitional shelters; or
abandoned in hospitals;
Children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings;
Children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and
Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above

Local Resources:

Resources for Caldwell County, Texas

Agency Information List

Lista de Agencias Informativas

COVID-19 Resources:

COVID-19: Eviction Relief

Alivio Contra el Desalojo durante COVID-19

Renter Protection Under the CARES Act

COVID-19: Proteccion del Inquilino Debajo de la Ley CARES

Other Resources:

2-1-1 Texas - Texas Health and Human Services

CARTS - Caldwell County - transportation for Caldwell County