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ARVA McKinney-Vento Resources

For Families Experiencing Homelessness

ARVA McKinney-VentoResourcesFor Families Experiencing Homelessness
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What is McKinney-Vento?

The McKinney-Vento (MKV) Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. McKinney-Vento provides federal funding to states for the purpose of supporting district programs that serve homeless students.

Removing Barriers to Education

ARVA assists eligible students and families in a variety of ways:


Immediate Enrollment: Families experiencing homelessness are sometimes unable to access important pieces of documentation necessary to enroll students. ARVA works with families to immediately enroll students who are eligible for MKV services. The district may temporarily waive certain pieces of documentation so that the student can enroll quickly and avoid missing important educational opportunities.


Access to Education: Families who are eligible for MKV services may qualify for one of ARVA's hotspots. These hotspots are limited and are distributed based on the level of need. For more information, please email Michele Newnum at the address below.


All districts that receive Title I-A funds must reserve some funds necessary to provide services for children and youth who experience homelessness. Please email Michele Newnum at minewnum@arva.org for an application to see if your family is eligible for MKV services.

Click Below for Information on AR Assistance Programs Click Below for Information on AR Assistance Programs

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Food Banks

https://arkansasfoodbank.org/locations/
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Utilities

https://www.hud.gov/states/arkansas/renting/energyprgms
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Internet

https://broadband.arkansas.gov/news/monthly-discounts-for-bills-through-the-affordable-connectivity-program/

Applications

McKinney-Vento Eligibility Questionnaire


ARVA Hotspot Application


*Note: All applications will be reviewed. Families will be notified about eligibility.

ARVA McKinney-Vento Liaison

If you have questions about ARVA's McKinney-Vento services please reach out to Michele Newnum at minewnum@arva.org. Michele serves as ARVA's McKinney-Vento/Homeless Liaison. She will be happy to assist with any questions or concerns.
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