The Homeless Education office at OSPI oversees the federal McKinney Education for Homeless Children and Youth program, also known as "McKinney-Vento." The program provides federal funding to states for the purpose of supporting district programs that serve homeless students. Washington receives approximately $850,000 in funding each year from McKinney-Vento. Competitive grants are offered annually with awards going to districts with the greatest need. This federal funding is the only money specifically designated for serving homeless students.

March 29, Foster Care Webinar

• McKinney-Vento and Awaiting Foster Care (PDF)
• Sample School Selection Checklist (Word)
• Sample Foster Care Transportation Form (Word)
• OSPI Memo M012-12 "Awaiting Foster Care" (Word)
• DSHS memo: Response to OSPI "Awaiting Foster Care" memo (PDF)
• NCHE Issue Brief: "School Selection for Students in Out-of-Home Care" (PDF)
• NCHE Issue Brief: "When Workinig Together Works: Academic Success for Students in Out-of-Home Care" (PDF)

Consolidated Program Review Webinar (PDF)

• McKinney-Vento Webinar recorded (WMV)

Homeless Data Collection in CEDARS

• Users Guide (Word)

About the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Form 1539: Grant Recipient Report Form McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grantee Programs (Word)

• Sample Needs Assessment 1 (Word)
• Sample Needs Assessment 2 (Word)
• Sample Letter to Parent/Guardian (Word)

Homeless Liaison Contacts (PDF)

Grant Sites

Homeless Education Resources

Posters for Parents and Students