Foster and McKinney-Vento Youth

Andrew Carter
Director of Educational Programs
Phone: (909) 484-5151 Ext. 102025
Email: acarter@alsd.org

Belinda Holdridge-Hays
Foster Youth/McKinney-Vento Liaison
Phone: (909) 484-5151 Ext. 102025
Email: bholdridgehays@alsd.org

Resource Center Flyer

The Alta Loma School District recognizes that foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness may face significant barriers in achieving academic success due to their family circumstances, disruption to their educational program, and their emotional, social and other health needs. To support these students as outlined in the District's local control and accountability plan (LCAP), the Director of Educational Programs and school site designee shall provide Foster/McKinney-Vento youth with full access to the District's educational program and will implement strategies identified as necessary for student success.

The Alta Loma School District Resource Center is currently hosted at Alta Loma Elementary School located at 7085 Amethyst St. Alta Loma, CA 91701.

Please take a look at our Family Resource page for more information on different services provided in our community and our surrounding communities.

McKinney-Vento Act

Educational Rights and Protections of Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Under McKinney-Vento, eligible children have the right to:

  • Immediate enrollment in school without a permanent address, immunizations, school records or other papers.

  • Continue in the school that the student attended before becoming homeless (school of origin), if it is in the student's best interest.

  • Go to school, no matter where the student lives or how long they have lived there.

  • Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of required school records or documents.

  • Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of required school records, documents, i.e., immunization records, birth certificates, or an address.

  • Enroll and attend classes even while the school, parent/guardian and student seek to resolve a dispute over enrollment.

  • Receive transportation to their school of origin as long as they are homeless, or if the student becomes permanently housed, receive transportation until the end of the academic school year if you request it.

  • Participate in tutoring, school-related activities, and/or receive other support services.

If your family lives in any of the following situations, your school age children are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law:

  • In a house or apartment with more than one family due to loss of housing or economic hardship

  • With friends or family because you are a runaway or an unaccompanied youth

  • In substandard housing (without electricity, water, or heat)

  • In a shelter (family, domestic violence, or youth shelter or transitional living program)

  • In a motel, hotel, or weekly rate housing

  • In an abandoned building, in a car, at a campground, or on the streets

Your child may:

  • Participate fully in all school activities and programs for which he/she is eligible.

  • Receive transportation to and from the school of origin if you request it.

  • Continue to attend the school in which he/she was last enrolled even if you have moved away from that school’s attendance area.

  • Qualify automatically for school nutrition programs.

Parent/Guardian responsibilities are to:

  • Make sure your child gets to school on time and ready to learn.

  • Stay informed of school rules, regulations, and activities.

  • Contact the homeless liaison for assistance in removing barriers to your child’s education.

  • Attend parent/teacher conferences, Back-to-School Nights, and other school-related activities.

Additional Information

Foster Youth Resources