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McKinney-Vento Support for Alabama School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison in Alabama, you likely manage diverse duties within your district. Serving students across Alabama's mix of urban centers, rural communities, and Gulf Coast areas, our mission is to help you become the most effective liaison possible while strengthening your service coordination.

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The Challenge in Alabama

Alabama presents a diverse landscape for addressing student homelessness, from its more concentrated urban centers to vast, often sparsely populated rural and coastal regions.

11,264 students were identified in the 2022-2023 school year; total enrollment was over 750k; Alabama's identification rate for students experiencing homelessness was at 1.5%.1

Housing

A lack of safe, affordable, and stable housing is a pervasive struggle across Alabama, significantly impacting educational access and stability for homeless students.
 
  • In urban areas, while there may be a higher concentration of services and shelters, this can also lead to more visible homelessness, with students residing in emergency shelters or transitional housing.
  • Rural areas face distinct challenges due to limited resources, fewer shelters, and minimal support services, often making homelessness more difficult to identify and address effectively, with families frequently relying on informal networks or living in substandard, unsheltered conditions.
  • Many students experience homelessness by living in doubled-up situations with others due to economic hardship or loss of housing. In the 2022-2023 school year, it was 83.1% of those identified.2

Transportation

Limited and costly transportation options across Alabama contribute significantly to chronic absenteeism and difficulties in school attendance for homeless students.
 
  • In urban centers, like Birmingham and Mobile, challenges can include the expense of public transit, long commutes across districts to maintain school stability, and navigating transportation networks.
  • In rural areas, the primary obstacles are often the sheer lack of public transportation options, vast distances between temporary residences and schools, and reliance on limited school bus routes that may not flexibly accommodate students' fluctuating living situations.

Did you know?

The national average of children and youth identified as experiencing homelessness is 3% of students enrolled in public education.3  Alabama identified 1.5% during the 2022-2023 school year.

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How McKinney-Vento.org Supports Alabama Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

We help you meet federal regulations with up-to-date checklists, policy templates, and annual audit preparation tailored for Alabama schools.

Enhanced Identification: Your "Army of Awareness"

Custom training materials and awareness campaigns adapted for rural and urban Alabama districts help staff recognize housing insecurity early.

Comprehensive Training

Live webinars and on-demand modules-covering trauma-informed practices, transportation logistics, and rural outreach-available year round.

Data Management and Funding Support

Tools to track students, manage eligibility, and access local/federal funding (e.g., Title I, II) help boost resource allocation.

Expert Guidance and Advocacy Support

Subject Matter Experts with many years of McKinney-Vento implementation are ready to provide support on challenging cases, work through situations and help you connect with resources to support your work.
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Success with McKinney-Vento.org

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“ As I changed school districts this last year, I have become more aware of the homelessness in the school systems. I have moved to a district with many newcomers and most have come with out parents or guardians. This information is very helpful. I am going to pay more attention to situations and help when needed. ”

Cynthia J.

Alabama

Why Alabama Districts Choose McKinney-Vento.org

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McKinney-Vento.org delivers specialized training and compliance tools for identifying and supporting students experiencing homelessness under federal education law.

 

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Our track record speaks for itself – from small rural districts to large urban systems, we've consistently delivered measurable improvements in homeless student support and educational stability.

 

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From training to data management to funding support, we provide everything you need in one comprehensive platform. No need to piece together multiple vendors or create your own materials—we've done the work for you.

 

State Coordinator Contact

LaDonna Rudolph, State Coordinator
Phone: (334) 694-4534

Citations

1,2,3 Child and Youth Homelessness Data Profiles powered by University of Michigan Poverty Solutions and SHC https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/schoolhouseconnection/viz/ChildandYouthHomelessnessDataProfiles/National 

Ready to Better Support Alabama's Homeless Students?

Join the growing number of districts in Alabama already using McKinney-Vento.org to improve outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.

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