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What is the homelessness?
What is the homelessness?
In the McKinney-Vento Act, a homeless individual lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. If you think you are experiencing homelessness, please complete the Student Residency Questionnaire below or at your campus. Or reach out to SCHS's McKinney-Vento Liaison (information included below).
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness may include:
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness may include:
Families sharing living space with others due to financial hardship.
People living in temporary or unconventional places like parks or campsites.
Runaway or "throwaway" youth living on the streets or in unsuitable conditions.
Pregnant teens or young mothers staying with friends or in shelters.
Families temporarily residing in motels or emergency shelters.
Children placed in transitional or emergency shelters by the state.
Youth are not considered homeless if they are:
Youth are not considered homeless if they are:
incarcerated or in youth correction facilities;
in DCS foster care
from a family of migrant workers
Student Help Line
Student Help Line
If you need personal support or specific community resources, please see the SCHS Resource Guide or text/call:
(602) 633-7355, Monday–Friday:
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The social worker's resource line is answered by SCHS's social worker and provides information, support, and resources for SCHS students and families. This line does not seek to act in place of or replace seeking professional help from a licensed provider.
988
988
If you in crisis, experiencing emotional distress, or worried about someone you know: Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
211
211
If you need immediate help locating resources: Call 211. Operators are available to assist individuals and families in finding resources available to them locally and throughout the state and provide connections to critical services.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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