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McKinney Vento

Black River Public School works collaboratively with the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and the State of Michigan to support families experiencing housing insecurity. Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act of 2001, our district program strives to identify families experiencing housing insecurity and works diligently to eliminate barriers to education. We work closely with area shelters, housing providers, and community agencies to help ensure educational stability, support, and encouragement for students and families as they seek to secure permanent housing.

BRPS McKinney-Vento Liaison
Lori Roberts
robertsr@brpsk12.org
616.355.0055

Regional McKinney-Vento Liaison
Stephanie Deleeuw
sdeleeuw@oasid.org
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
1.877.702.8600

Ottawa Area ISD Truancy Officer/ Regional M.V. Coordinator 

Tracy Hernandez

1.877.702.8600 ex. 4111

 

Resources

Always reach out to HARA by calling 2-1-1 first, especially if in need of emergency housing!

2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people connect with resources. Dial 2-1-1 for services such as counseling, getting started with housing assistance through programs such as Family Promise, emergency shelter and more. English and Spanish speaking operators available 24 hours a day.

211_20Resources-1_1 (PDF)

Housing Assistance/Shelters

Food Assistance

Misc

Holiday Resources

 

basic needs flyer

Various Scenarios and Process of Enrollment

Doubled Up

  • Family is living together because it’s mutually beneficial.

McKinney-Vento

  • Family / student lacks a fixed, regular, adequate night-time residence.

Unaccompanied Minor

  • Student is living with a relative / family friend because it’s in the best interest* of the student.

*district team decision