McKinney-Vento Act
If your family lives in any of the following conditions:
- In a shelter
- In a motel, campground due to a lack of alternative adequate accommodation
- A car, a park abandoned building, or bus or train station
- Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. If you believe your children may be
eligible, contact the LFC Office of Social Work – Christa Watson, the local liaison at 504-862-7140 or cwatson@lakeforestcharter.org to find out what services and
support may be available.