McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Who is Homeless According to the McKinney Act?

• Families doubled-up with friends or families. This includes families in which the children and parents(s) are staying in different places.


• Families or individuals staying in parks or camping areas because they have no permanent housing.


• Children or youth placed in foster homes due to lack of shelter space.


• Families staying in motels or shelters, including but not limited to the Poverello Center, Joseph's Residence, YWCA Transitional Housing Program and the Southgate Inn.


• Families staying in "safehouses" because returning to their permanent homes would mean returning to a situation involving domestic violence. This includes YWCA's Domestic Violence Shelter.