The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” The act provides examples of children who would fall under this definition. Children and youth sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason. Please see Board Policy 251 for more information. Ms. Jamie Desrochers (
[email protected]) serves as the Homeless Liaison for the Riverview School District.