When to call the McKinney-Vento Advocate?

• Student is kicked out of their house-might have a place to stay tonight but doesn't have a long term plan
• Family is in crisis- They appear to need basics: hygiene, clothing, food, and other necessitites
• Domestic violence situations- parent may have fled, worried about getting their students to school
• Student mentions doesn't know where they are staying tonight
• Student doesn't have enough food at home
• Student is missing a lot of school because of multiple address changes
• Student mentions they are living with friends or relatives

• Provide basis needs: food (free school breakfast and lunch), clothing, shoes hygiene items
• McKinney-Vento transfer to stay at their school of origin (No need to change schools because of housing issues)
• Transportation options if living outside the attendance area
• Community referrals
• Eliminate barriers to education