Children in Transition (CIT) - McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program
CHILDREN IN TRANSITION (CIT)
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program
CIT Mission Statement
The mission of the CIT Program is to provide children who are experiencing homelessness with the opportunities to achieve the same high-quality academic standards expected of all children by eliminating barriers to their education. Children in Transition Plan
CIT Program Objectives:
In response to the goals and objectives of the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act, the WCSD goals and objectives for Children in Transition are:
- To have district personnel aware of children experiencing homelessness and their needs;
- To collaborate with agencies to locate children and youth experiencing homelessness;
- To facilitate school enrollment, transportation, nutrition and health services;
- To coordinate services to meet the special needs of children experiencing homelessness;
- To implement strategies that encourage socialization and success within a caring school environment.
For questions, please contact Colin Usher, CIT Program Coordinator- 775-353-6938