Students In Transition (Homeless)
Providing stability to students in transition
Kennewick School District supports students who find themselves in housing situations that are short-term, temporary and transitional, and students who have become homeless.
Eligibility
Any child or youth, including unaccompanied youth, who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence is considered homeless and eligible for assistance and services under the McKinney-Vento Act. This includes children and youth who are temporarily sharing housing with others due to economic hardship, those who are living in motels, campgrounds, emergency shelters, cars, or other similar settings. and those in transitional housing programs.
If you think that you may be eligible for support and services, please fill out the Student Housing Questionnaire:
Available Support & Services
Students who qualify for assistance are eligible for the following in order to remove barriers to education and provide educational stability:
- Attendance at student’s school of origin or enrollment in school in close to student’s current residence.
- Transportation to and from school.
- Free school breakfasts and lunches.
- Free school supplies.
- Clothing vouchers.
- Referrals for health care and educational support services.
- Assistance obtaining needed records and documentation.
Please notify your child's school if you anticipate that you may lose your permanent housing. We will work with you to keep your child in their home school, if at all possible, or connect you with another district if needed. For more information, contact your school's counselor.
Dispute Resolution Process
Proceso de Resolución de Disputas