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McKinney-Vento Support for Kentucky School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison in Kentucky, you likely oversee multiple functions within your district. From Eastern Kentucky to Western Kentucky, our mission is to help you become the most effective liaison possible while optimizing your community partnerships.

Kentucky
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The Challenge in Kentucky

Kentucky presents a diverse landscape for addressing student homelessness, encompassing major urban centers like Louisville and Lexington, alongside vast rural and Appalachian regions. The state faces a significant housing shortage that deeply impacts its families.

21,092 students were identified in the 2022-2023 school year; total enrollment was 660k; Kentucky's identification rate for students experiencing homelessness was at 3.2%.1

Housing

A lack of safe, affordable, and stable housing is a pervasive struggle across Kentucky, significantly impacting educational access and stability for homeless students.
 
  • Many students experience homelessness by living in doubled-up situations with others due to economic hardship. This represents the majority of those identified.
  • In urban areas, while services may be more concentrated, these areas still experience significant housing challenges and evictions. 
  • Rural communities face unique challenges with fewer housing nonprofits and limited access to services. Homelessness in rural Kentucky is frequently "hidden" and resources are scarce.  43.1% of those identified were rural students in 2022-2023.2

Transportation

Limited and costly transportation options across Kentucky contribute significantly to chronic absenteeism and difficulties in school attendance for homeless students.
 
  • In urban centers like Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, challenges can include the expense of public transit, navigating complex transportation networks, and managing long commutes to maintain school stability, particularly for students whose temporary housing is far from their school of origin.
  • In rural areas, the primary obstacles are the lack of public transportation options and vast distances between temporary residences and schools. Reliance on limited school bus routes or the absence of city systems compounds barriers to consistent school attendance, often requiring school districts to cover "excess costs" for rerouting buses or arranging unique forms of transportation.

Did you know?

The national average of children and youth identified as experiencing homelessness is 3% of students enrolled in public education.3 Kentucky identified 3.2% during the 2022-2023 school year.

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How McKinney-Vento.org Supports Kentucky Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

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

Enhanced Identification: Your "Army of Awareness"

Custom training materials and awareness campaigns adapted for rural and urban 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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“ 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.

Kentucky

Why Kentucky 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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Stop piecing together incomplete solutions. We provide the industry's only comprehensive, turnkey McKinney-Vento implementation system designed specifically for today's educational environment.

State Coordinator Contact

Dr. Zachary Stumbo, Education Program Consultant
Phone: (502) 564-1473 Ext. 4020

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 

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