Who is it for?
Students eligible for McKinney-Vento services lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes students who are:

• sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reasons
• students who are living in hotels, motels, trailer parks or campgrounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations
• living in emergency or transitional shelters
• abandoned in hospitals
• awaiting foster care placement
• living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live
• living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations, etc.
• migratory children living in the above circumstances

How Yelm Supports its Homeless Youth

• Our school’s counselors complete the McKinney Vento Intake Process to best support our homeless youth. School counselors help navigate situations and provide the needed support for students.
• Our district frequently reviews and revises policies to break down barriers students and families may face. 
• With community and district support, resources such as food, hygiene kits, shoes, clothing, and other necessities are provided for students. 
• Transportation services are provided when needed.

Who do I contact for more information?
Contact your school counselor or the district homeless liaison at 360.458.6124 if you have or are a student who is currently homeless.  Please complete the Housing Questionnaire (English) (Spanish) and submit to your school.