THE MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT

Kern County's 24-hour helpline for information and referrals. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211kerncounty.org

Click the links below to access a Parent Brochure produced by the National Center for Homeless Education which information for parents, guardians, and/or caregivers of children and youth experiencing homelessness available in both English and Spanish. 

• English Parent Brochure
• Spanish Parent Brochure

Click below to access Homeless Education resources developed by the Kern County Superintendent of School's office available in both English and Spanish. 

• Resources

List of District Liaisons in Kern County

Additional questions about the McKinney-Vento (Homeless) Education Program? Feel free to contact the office of Greg Adkins, District McKinney-Vento Liaison at (661) 831-8331 Extension 6602 or via email at innovationimprovement@pbvusd.k12.ca.us

What staff members are permitted to speak with families regarding completion of forms in order to "enroll" in McKinney-Vento Homeless Education? 

We encourage any and all staff who has positive relationships with families to act as a site-based liaison to obtain the necessary paperwork for McKinney-Vento support services.  A title or position isn't as nearly as important as the comfort of the family when discussing sensitive matters such as temporary homelessness. 

How long can it take for transportation to be arranged for eligible students? 

Unfortunately, transportation is currently impacted countywide for a number of reasons causing extended delays in accommodating requests. Innovation & Improvement submits requests on a weekly basis to ensure that all requests remain active until fulfilled. 

Does living with another family automatically qualify a family for McKinney-Vento Homeless services?

No. For many families, living with another family is a preference and not due to loss of housing, economic hardship, natural disaster, lack of adequate housing, or similar reason. Feel free to contact us at 831-8331 Extension 6602 if you have questions about the eligibility criteria of shared housing. 

How can we support families in need who do not qualify for McKinney-Vento Homeless Education services? 

We invite all families in need to follow our Student Support Services Instagram account @pbv_sss for up-to-date information for a wide variety of support through our Kern County community partners or give us a call at 831-8331 Extension 6602 for information about available resources.

Families have the option to question, confirm, and/or dispute the eligibility of a family's homelessness. The dispute resolution process involves steps aimed at ensuring that disputes are resolved promptly while safeguarding the rights of all parties. Families are welcome to utilize the Dispute Resolution Form below to begin the process. Completed forms may be submitted to the school office of origin or directly to Student Support Services. Forms can be obtained at school offices or by accessing the links below.

• English Dispute Resolution Form
• Spanish Dispute Resolution Form
• Punjabi Dispute Resolution Form

Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Homeless Education services and assistance is determined using the Housing Questionnaire below. The Housing Questionnaire is distributed to all families in Panama-Buena Vista Union District at least once annually, but may be updated at anytime when a housing situation changes. Completed forms should be submitted to the school office of origin. Forms can be obtained at school offices or by downloading them below.

For families experiencing temporary homelessness who currently share housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship, natural disaster, lack of adequate housing, or similar reason, a Shared Affidavit Form should be completed in addition to the Housing Questionnaire Form above.  Completed forms should be submitted to the school office of origin. Forms can be obtained at school offices or by downloading the form below.