The Gap Connection
"It's Okay To Ask For Help"
February Monthly Update 2025
Need Help With Eligibility Determination - Email or call Tamra if you need help whether a student qualifies, have a complicated situation, or need to brainstorm solutions. reinboldt@baisd.net or at 989-667-3253
Students Experience Homelessness
- MV Act defines homeless as the students lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence due to loss of housing or similar reason.
- Students experiencing homelessness should be immediately enrolled even if they lack required documents. (birth certificates, proof of residence, immunization records, etc.)
- Students may either continue in their school of origin (includes feeder pattern schools) or enroll in the district they are living or a PSA/charter
- Transportation to school of origin is required if the student would face a barrier to attendance without it.
- Provide uniforms/school clothes, school supplies, and hygiene items to students who need them
FAFSA Assistance at Delta College
Delta College is offering free workshops to assist anyone in completing their FAFSA forms to ensure they fill them out right and are able to gain access to federal student aid. For more information go to Mid Michigan NOW.
2025 Updated Fact Sheet: SchoolHouse Connection
SchoolHouse Connection has released an updated fact sheet for PreK-12 students experiencing homelessness. Click here to stay informed and learn more.
MV Team In Action
United Way and the McKinney-Vento team collaborated to provide all the essential items for Motel Kits.
All kits will then be distributed to motels and those in.
Central High School students came together to assemble the kits, supporting their peers in need.
Upcoming Events
- Liaison meeting March 4, 2025
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