McKinney-Vento Assistance
Hudsonville Public Schools works collaboratively with the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and the State of Michigan to support families experiencing housing insecurity. Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act of 2001, our district program strives to identify families experiencing housing insecurity and works diligently to eliminate barriers to education. We work closely with area shelters, housing providers, and community agencies to help ensure educational stability, support, and encouragement for students and families as they seek to secure permanent housing.
HPS McKinney-Vento Liaison
Melissa Bernard
[email protected]
616.669.1500
Regional McKinney-Vento Liaison
Tracy Hernandez
[email protected]
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
1.877.702.8600 ex. 4111
Various Scenarios and Process of Enrollment
Doubled Up
- Family is living together because it’s mutually beneficial.
- Required documentation: Notarized HPS Residency Affidavit
McKinney-Vento
- Family / student lacks a fixed, regular, adequate night-time residence.
- Required documentation: Notarized HPS Residency Affidavit
Unaccompanied Minor
- Student is living with a relative / family friend because it’s in the best interest* of the student.
*district team decision
- Required documentation: Notarized HPS Residency Affidavit and Power of Attorney
For notarization of documents, please contact Robin Vandenburg at 616-669-1740, or by email at [email protected] to set up an appontment.