Welcome to the Health Sciences Charter School Mckinney Vento Page. Here you will find important information and resources if you need assistance in the event you are experiencing homelessness.
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Charter schools, like school districts, must appoint a McKinney-Vento liaison to identify students in temporary housing, help them enroll in school, and arrange for transportation and other needed services. Charter schools should also distribute a Housing Questionnaire to all enrolling students and students who change addresses to ask them about their housing status. All LEAs that receive Title I, Part A funds, including charter schools, are required to do so.
Please click on the following links to have access to important forms needed for enrollment. These forms are also available at Health Sciences Charter School.
Your Mckinney Vento Liaison:
Mrs. Guerrero
716-888-4080 Ext 213
NY State Teaches Advocacy Website for Parents and Families
If you need assistance please call: 800-388-2014
School Affidavit of Residency
INF_SED_STAC202_120715.pdf
Mckinney Vento Residency Form
INF_TEACHS_QuickTipsParents_042618.pdf
INF_TEACHS_QuickTipsParents_SPA_042618.pdf
Resources for temporary housing:
Compass House: Youth Ages 12-17 (370 Linwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14209, 716-886-0935)
Plymouth Crossroads: For Boys (5522 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086, 716-393-3906)
Try Center: For Girls ( 228 Brinkman Ave, 14211, 716-892-2814)
Emergency Shelters
Altamont Program 716-842-6263 (Adult males, referral needed)
Buffalo City Mission 716-854-8181 (Adult men and women and families)
Haven House 716-884-6000
Little Portion Friary 716-882-5705
Salvation Army 716-884-4798
Connect 2-1-1 Dial 2-1-1 or call 1888-696-9211 or text code 898-211
Homeless Outreach
Matt Urban Hope Center: 385 Paderewski st Memorial Drive Buffalo NY 14212 (716) 893-7222 x310
Crisis Services Homeless Hotline: 716-834-3131