What is McKinney-Vento?

What is the definition of a “homeless youth” under McKinney-Vento?

“Homeless” is defined as “anyone lacking a fixed, adequate, regular nighttime residence.”

What living situations fit the definitions of homeless youth under McKinney-Vento?

• Staying in the home of other people due to unavailable housing, financial hardship, or similar circumstances
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, public places, or campgrounds due to unavailable suitable housing options
• Living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing
• Unaccompanied (not living in direct care of legal parent or guardian) or runaway youth
• Refugee and migrant youth