McKinney-Vento Supports

The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that helps children and youth who are experiencing homelessness. It ensures they have the right to go to school and get the support they need, even if they don’t have a stable nighttime residence. This law makes sure schools quickly enroll students, provide transportation for necessary school events, and give them equal access to all school activities and services. Its goal is to make sure homelessness doesn’t stop kids from being able to receive a quality education.

Arizona Department of Education stated the mission perfectly, "The mission of the Homeless Education Program is to ensure that homeless children and youth have access to a free, appropriate public education, comparable to that provided to the children of any Arizona resident and consistent with Arizona’s mandatory school attendance laws."

Resource: ADE Website: https://www.azed.gov/homeless

If you’re having trouble getting internet access at your child’s current schooling location so they can school properly, please let us know. While we don’t have unlimited hotspots available right now, we want to work with you to explore other ways to support your student’s learning needs. If we can’t provide certain items or services, we’ll let you know right away and connect you with local resources where you may be able to get what you need for free or at a low cost.

1. T-mobile: T Project 10 Million **Families can apply for it. Link: Free Internet for Students: Project 10Million | T-Mobile
2. Verizon: Low-cost Internet: Verizon Forward | Save on Home Internet | Verizon
3. Centurylink: Lifeline: Consumer Assistance Programs | CenturyLink
4. Cox: Cox has been promoting free or low-cost internet based on their income. The link is https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html
5. Pay as you go: Shop H2O Wireless Unlimited Data, Talk & Text Plans
6. Find Internet by zip code: Search Internet Providers and Promotions | Reviews.org
7. Internet Essentials 1-855-846-8376 http://www.internetessentials.com Provides low-cost internet service($9.95/month), a low-cost computer ($150), and free internet training for families with children receiving free school lunch assistance.
8. Connect Arizona: A list of Internet Providers: Internet Offers - Internet Offers - Connect Arizona (connect-arizona.com)
9. Connect Arizona Free Internet: This link will assist in mapping for free Wi-Fi: Internet Offers - Connect Arizona (connect-arizona.com)

Ride Support For School Related Events

If you are in need of transportation for a school related event or testing, please let your homeroom teacher know and they will request an Uber Voucher for you. The Uber Voucher will be sent to the email address that you have on file with the school. This needs to be the same email address that is attached to your Uber Account.

⚠️The voucher will be created and sent to you only after you complete the rideshare agreement form.

Medical or Dental Appointment in the Phoenix Area?

Make use of this amazing, free service available for the Phoenix area. This will assist in getting you to any non-emergency appointments you have on your calendar to ensure you and yours are staying healthy.

Arizona Care Transport (azcaretransport.com)

https://211arizona.org/

https://azfoodbanks.org/

Phoenix Region

• open-Food Support in Maricopa County
• open-School Supplies
• open-Backpacks
• open-Laundry Support
• open-Dental Care Support
• open-Medical Care Clinics
• open-Back To School Clothing Drive
• open-Housing Hub
• open-Clothing Support

Tucson Region

• open-Food Assistance
• open-Dental Care Support
• open-Medical Care Clinics
• open-Backpacks
• open-School Supplies
• open-Housing Support
• open-Clothing Bank
• open-Community Resources
• open-Food Support

Yuma Region

• open-Food Support
• open-Dental Support
• open-Medical Clinics
• open-Back to School Indoor Fair
• open-School Supplies
• open-Clothing Support

Sierra Visa Region

• open-Dental Support

• open-Backpack Drive
• open-Family Resources
• open-Clothing Support
• open-Food Support
• open-Medical Clinics

Flagstaff Region

• open-Laundry Services
• open-Dental Support
• open-Medical Clinics
• open-Food Pantries
• open-Multiple Community Resources
• Sunshine Rescue Mission
• 124 S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001-5739. Call (928) 774-3512 for Basic Needs

Window Rock/Saint Michael/Ganado/Navajo Nation Region

• open-Food Support
• open-First Things First
• open-FreeCycle

All of Arizona

• open-Income Tax Support
• open-Housing and Transportation Hotline
• open-Utility Support