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McKinney-Vento Support for New Hampshire School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison in New Hampshire, you likely balance numerous tasks within your district. With New Hampshire's tradition of local governance and small school districts, our mission is to help you become the most effective liaison possible while enhancing your community reach.

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The Challenge in New Hampshire

New Hampshire presents a unique landscape for addressing student homelessness, encompassing densely populated urban centers alongside vast, sparsely populated rural areas.

3,555 students were identified in the 2022-2023 school year; total enrollment was almost 170k; New Hampshire's identification rate for students experiencing homelessness was at 2.1%.1

Housing

A lack of safe, affordable, and stable housing is a pervasive struggle across New Hampshire, significantly impacting educational access and stability for homeless students.
 
  • Many students experience homelessness by living in doubled-up situations due to economic hardship. In the 2022-2023 school year, approximately 69.3% of identified homeless students in New Hampshire were living in such arrangements.2
  • In urban areas like Manchester, Nashua, and Concord, homelessness can be more visible due to concentrated services and shelters (emergency shelters or transitional housing).
  • Rural areas face challenges with "hidden" homelessness due to limited resources and fewer visible shelters. Families often rely on informal networks, may live in substandard conditions, or lack emergency housing options, especially for unaccompanied youth.

Transportation

Limited and costly transportation options across New Hampshire contribute significantly to chronic absenteeism and difficulties in school attendance for homeless students.
 
  • In urban centers, challenges can include the expense of public transit, long commutes across large metropolitan areas, and navigating complex transportation networks to maintain school stability.
  • In rural areas including counties like Coos, Grafton, and Cheshire, primary obstacles are the severe lack of public transportation, vast distances between 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  New Hampshire identified 2.1% during the 2022-2023 school year.

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How McKinney-Vento.org Supports New Hampshire Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

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

New Hampshire

Why New Hampshire 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

Christina Dotson, State Homeless Education Consultant Department of Education
Phone: (603) 271-3840

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 New Hampshire's Homeless Students?

Join the New Hampshire 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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