Enrollment and school access
Help addressing enrollment questions, missing records, documentation, school transitions, and other barriers that may affect participation.
McKinney-Vento Program
Support for Families in Transition
McKinney-Vento Program
Compass supports scholars and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The McKinney-Vento Program helps protect access to school, reduce barriers, and connect families with available services and community resources.
Program Support
How Compass may help
The Scholar Community Advocate works with families to identify school barriers, determine available support, and connect scholars with Compass and community resources.
Learning technology
Eligible scholars may receive support with access to a computer, internet service, earbuds, or other tools needed to participate in the Compass learning program.
Counseling and school support
Families may be connected with counseling, academic support, and other Compass services based on the scholar’s individual needs.
Community resources
The Scholar Community Advocate may provide referrals to shelters, food assistance, housing resources, and other community-based services.
Getting Started
What happens after you reach out
The Scholar Community Advocate will learn more about your family’s current situation and help identify school-related needs and available resources.
Share what is changing
Tell us about the housing change, school barrier, technology need, records issue, or other concern affecting your scholar.
Review school-related needs
The Scholar Community Advocate reviews the information provided and identifies which Compass services or procedures may apply.
Connect with resources
Families may be connected with Compass staff, school support, or appropriate community agencies based on the needs identified.
Scholar Needs Assessment
Complete the Needs Assessment
Tell us how Compass can support your scholar
Complete the needs assessment to share educational, technology, records, counseling, housing, food, or community-resource needs. The form is available in English and Spanish.