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MCKINNEY-VENTO PROGRAM

The McKinney-Vento Program (MVP) aims to ensure educational support for homeless children and youth
by reducing barriers to enrollment and academic success. The District’s MVP team prioritizes student enroll-
ment, attendance, and academic achievement through coordinated services and support at the school, District,
and community levels. Program staff collaborated with schools, departments, and community social service
agencies to increase access to educational, social, and enrichment programs that promoted the academic
success of homeless children and youth.

In FY25, 4627 students were identified as experiencing homelessness. To support these students, the MVP
team participated in the Homeless Coalition Project Connect outreach event, identifying numerous homeless
families. The MVP workgroup, a collaborative body comprised of various organizations and agencies within
Palm Beach County, strives to connect homeless families with available resources. Additionally, MVP partnered
with Degy Entertainment to install laundry facilities at Palm Beach Lakes HS for families in need and estab-
lished a two-year partnership with Souls4Soles to provide 1,500 pairs of new footwear to students in grades
PreK-12. Finally, the MVP facilitated the registration of more than 300 students for summer camps sponsored
by Youth Services of Palm Beach County.

Figure 1
Comparison of Students in the McKinney-Vento Program by Nighttime Residence

5065

3769
Number of Students

368 308 283 233 417 317

Shelters Shared Housing Cars,Park, Etc. Hotels/Motels

Nighttime Residence

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