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Welcome to the Families In Transition Program

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.

Image detailing eligibility criteria with icons and text on a blue background.

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.

Logo for FIT, Families in Transition, with colorful text and a house outline.

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

An infographic titled 'Student Rights' lists key rights with icons.

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.

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

young male sitting against a wall and sitting on a mattress on the floor, near other males on mattresses in a shelter

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. 

665

Students Identified Under the McKinney-Vento Act

 

52

Students Identified as an Uncommpanied Homeless Youth

Charlotte County Resources

Scholarship Resources

  • Scholarship Opportunities

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

  • NAEHCY Scholarship Opportunity

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

Families In Transition Newsletters 25-26

A big thank you to the following organizations for your support:

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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