Teens in Transition & Unaccompanied Youth

Teens in Transition: "Unaccompanied Youth" 

Unaccompanied Youth is a youth in a homeless situation who is not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. They are living on their own without parental or guardian support. Unaccompanied youth are often "Couch Surfing", going from place to place or may be living in a car, hotel or doubled up with family or friends.Unaccompanied youth have the same rights as other students experiencing homelessness to enroll in school without a parent or guardian and to receive services under the McKinney-Vento Program. 

If you are an unaccompanied youth and wish to continue your education and enroll in school, please contact our office. The Wichita Public Schools McKinney-Vento Program ensures that services and rights of unaccompanied youth are being met.

Examples of assistance that may be provided by our office:

• Assist with enrolling in school
• Provide immediate nutrition services
• Transportation if over 2.5 miles 
• Help with applying for food assistance and medical insurance
• Provides school supplies and other items for school projects
• Clothing assistance
• Referrals to various community agencies for food, medical and other community resources
• Guidance in filling out college financial aid applications
• Provide cap and gown for graduates
• Provide unaccompanied youth a FAFSA letter for those wishing to attend college