Homeless Student Services

Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to a free, appropriate public education. The McMinnville School District provides assistance for school-based needs to our families who are homeless.

Being homeless is described as families who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. This includes

• Sharing the housing of others
• Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, campgrounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations
• Living in emergency shelters
• Staying in transitional housing
• Awaiting permanent foster care placement
• Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live
• Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations, etc.
• Migratory children living in above circumstances

Services provided by MSD include:

• Free school breakfast and lunch
• School supplies
• Clothing
• Family food boxes
• Transportation
• Laundry and shower access

Other services are available at the MSD Family Resource Center.