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McKinney-Vento Support for New York School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison in New York, you likely oversee multiple functions within your district. From the five boroughs to upstate communities and everywhere in between, 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 New York

Student homelessness presents significant challenges in New York, impacting thousands of children and youth annually across NYC, diverse suburbs, and extensive rural regions upstate.

155,079 students were identified as homeless out of more than 2.5 million enrolled in public school (6.1%) in 2022-2023 academic year.1

Housing

The lack of safe, affordable, and stable housing significantly impacts educational access and stability for homeless students in New York.
 
  • A majority of students identified as homeless (63.3% in 2022-2023) lived doubled-up with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship.2
  • While urban areas, particularly New York City, may show higher numbers of homelessness, this can often be linked to the concentration of services and support, making the issue more visible.
  • Rural areas, however, face significant challenges due to limited resources, shelters, and support services, making homelessness more difficult to identify, quantify, and address effectively.

Transportation

Limited and costly transportation options across the state contribute significantly to chronic absenteeism and difficulties in school attendance for homeless students.
 
  • In urban centers, challenges include the expense of public transit and navigating complex, long commutes across districts.
  • In rural areas, the primary obstacles are the sheer lack of public transportation, 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?

On average, 3% of the national population is eligible for McKinney-Vento services3.  In New York, about 6.1% were identified in 2022-23-well surpassing the national average, however, gaps may still remain for identification outside NYC.

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How McKinney-Vento.org Supports New York Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

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

Why New York 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

Jane Fronheiser, Associate in Student Improvement Services
Phone: (518) 486-2228

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 York's Homeless Students?

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

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