Mckinney Vento and Foster Student Information

McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Support at HUSD

Lisa Krietenstein, our Family Resource Specialist, is the Point of Contact for HUSD students and families experiencing temporary housing situations (McKinney-Vento Homeless) and for students in foster care.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Program

If your family is experiencing a temporary housing situation or homelessness, please complete the Student Eligibility Form and return it to your student's school office staff. Each situation is unique and will be fully reviewed.

McKinney-Vento defines homelessness as:

• Sharing housing due to economic hardship or loss of housing (e.g., doubled-up)
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds
• Living in emergency or transitional shelters
• Sleeping in places unfit for human habitation (e.g., park benches)
• Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, etc.
   

The McKinney-Vento program helps ensure school stability by keeping students in their school of origin and providing assistance with:

• School fees
• Clothing
• Supplies
• Meals
• Transportation

For more information, see McKinney-Vento Student Rights.

Foster Care Student Program

The Foster Care Student Program is similar to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Program and supports foster students by assisting with:

• School of origin continuity
• Meals
• Supplies
• Transportation

Dispute Resolution for McKinney-Vento

If a parent/guardian disagrees with a Local Educational Agency (LEA) decision regarding eligibility, school selection, enrollment, or transportation feasibility, they have the right to dispute the decision.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2001 requires State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to establish a procedure for the prompt resolution of such disputes.

For a dispute form or more information on dispute resolution, please visit the Arizona Department of Education’s website.

Contact Information

Lisa Krietenstein
Family & Community Coordinator
6901 Panther Path
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-5104
lisa.krietenstein@humboldtunified.com