Homeless Education
McKinney-Vento Liaison:
Danielle Mozie, Ph.D.
School Social Worker
(803) 635-5594
[email protected]
The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act protects the rights of children and youths
experiencing homelessness to attend and succeed in school, including preschool. The McKinney-Vento Act applies to all children and youths who do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate residence, including those who are staying with friends or relatives because of loss of housing, living in emergency or transitional shelters, motels, campgrounds, substandard housing, cars, public spaces, or abandoned buildings.
The Rights of Parents and Their Children Experiencing Homelessness
- Your child has the right to attend school, no matter where you live or how long you have
lived there. - Your child has the right to stay in the school that he or she was attending before
experiencing homelessness, if that is feasible. - Your child has the right to be enrolled in school immediately, even if you do not have all
documentation needed for enrollment. - Your child has the right to be provided with transportation to and from school.
If you believe your child may qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act, please contact the school social worker at your child’s school. If a school social
worker is not available please reach out to the McKinney-Vento Liaison.
List of Fairfield County School District School Social Workers
Sandi Gratic, LMSW
Gordon Odyssey Academy
(803) 635-4859
Dr. Tracey Whetstone
Fairfield Central High School
(803) 635-1441
[email protected]