Every student deserves stability, support and access to learning. Families experiencing homelessness or housing instability may be eligible for services.

Homeless Resources

Facing homelessness? If your family lives in any of the following situations, you may have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act:

In a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground
On the street
In an abandoned building, trailer or other inadequate accommodations
Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing
Lost your home to foreclosure
Landlord lost the home you were renting to foreclosure

Students experiencing homelessness have rights that may include enrollment, transportation assistance, referrals and support services.

Help is available:
National Center for Homeless Education
1-800-308-2145

Website: NCHE website

E-mail: [email protected]

District Homeless Liaison

Anne Waldie

(616) 254-6082

E-mail: Use Anne's contact form or email awaldie [at] gpsbulldogs [dot] org