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McKinney-Vento Support for Georgia School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison, you likely juggle multiple responsibilities within your district. Our mission is to help you become the most effective liaison possible while making your complex job more manageable.

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The Challenge in Georgia

More than 40,000 students in Georgia experienced homelessness in 2022-20231. With the third-largest school system in the nation and recent impacts from natural disasters, Georgia liaisons face significant challenges:

Economic Pressures

Rising housing costs in metro areas have increased family displacement and doubled-up situations - 70.6% of identified homeless in doubled up accommodation2

Natural Disaster Impacts

Hurricanes Helene and Milton created more newly homeless students requiring immediate support

Geographic Diversity

From urban Atlanta to rural communities, Georgia's 180 school districts serve vastly different populations. 27.6% of identified homeless students as rural students3

Supporting Students

Supporting students from different backgrounds.  In 2022-2023, Black or African American accounted for 55.09% and Hispanic/Latino as 14.2% of those identified as homeless4

Did you know?

On average, 2.8% of the national population is eligible for McKinney-Vento services5. In Georgia's 1.74 million student population, proper identification could mean thousands more students receiving the support they need to succeed.

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Georgia McKinney-Vento Resources

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check-mark County-by-county liaison directory for all 159 counties

check-mark State funding opportunities including federal grant programs

check-mark Guidance on Title I set-aside funds and braiding funding sources

Download our Georgia McKinney-Vento Quick Guide for essential state-specific information.

How McKinney-Vento.org Supports Georgia Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

Meet federal and state requirements efficiently with our comprehensive training platform that documents completion and provides certificates for monitoring purposes. Our system helps you demonstrate compliance with the Georgia Department of Education's commitment to serving all students equitably.
 

Enhanced Identification: Your "Army of Awareness"

Transform your entire school staff into advocates for homeless students. Our Essential Staff Training ensures every educator, bus driver, cafeteria worker, and administrator knows how to identify students experiencing homelessness—critical in a state where natural disasters and economic challenges can quickly change a family's housing situation.


Comprehensive Training

Access specialized training resources tailored to Georgia's unique context, including strategies for serving students from urban Atlanta to the rural mountains, coordinating disaster response efforts, and working with families affected by economic displacement. Our training helps you fulfill the legal requirement to train all staff who interact with students.

Data Management and Funding Support

Our platform helps track and report the metrics required by the Georgia Department of Education, simplifying your reporting process and ensuring accurate counts for funding purposes. Districts that effectively track services and demonstrate need are more successful in securing additional funding through McKinney-Vento competitive grants and Title fund allocations.

Expert Guidance and Advocacy Support

Connect with our team of subject matter experts—former liaisons, regional coordinators, and state coordinators who understand Georgia's unique challenges. We'll help you advocate within your district for proper resource allocation and can even join you in meetings with decision-makers to explain funding options and compliance requirements.
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Why Georgia Districts Choose McKinney-Vento.org

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We understand the unique challenges of serving students across Georgia's diverse geography, from metropolitan areas to coastal regions to mountain communities.

 

check-mark Proven Results Since 2014

Over 100 districts in Georgia have improved their identification rates and compliance scores using our platform.

 

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From training to data management to funding support, we provide everything you need in one comprehensive platform.

 

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Ready to Better Support Georgia's Homeless Students?

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

We'll help you find the funding and build internal support to make this program successful in your district.

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