Family Resources

If you need access to services feel free to contact our District Homeless Liaison:

Jill Perenteau
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(603) 660-5762

The McKinney-Vento Act states that homeless children and youth are those that lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.

The McKinney-Vento Act provides certain rights and protection for children and youth experiencing homelessness. SAU 19 has adequate resources and policies in place (see Policy FFABD) to accommodate the needs of every student as well as an appointed McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison to provide homeless students with any necessary assistance. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Jill Perenteau, District Homeless Liaison This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 603-660-5762.

A student is considered “homeless” if he or she lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, including:

Sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds due to a lack of alternative, adequate accommodation
Living in emergency & transitional shelters
Abandoned in hospitals
Living in public or private places not designed for or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodations for human beings
Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, bus or train stations or similar situations
Migratory children living in the above situations

Know your educational rights!!! Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, children and youth in homeless situations have the right to:

Enroll in school immediately, even if missing records and documents normally required for enrollment such as a birth certificate, proof of residence, previous school records or immunization / medical records
Enroll, attend classes and participate fully in all school activities while the school gathers records
Attend either the local school or the “school of origin”, if this is in the best interest of the student. The “school of origin: is the school the child attended when he / she was permanently housed or the school in which the child was last enrolled
Receive transportation to and from the “school of origin” if in the best interest of the student
Have access to the same programs and services that are available to all other student
Free breakfast and lunch for the school year

April is the "Month of the Military Child". To show our appreciation, the SAU19 community wears purple in support of military children for their strength and sacrifices.

First and foremost, the SAU 19 educational community would like to thank you for your service. We recognize and appreciate the sacrifices that our military families make every day and we are dedicated to servicing and supporting the students of our brave military men and women.

In an effort to keep our military families connected with information regarding education, wellness and support, we have provided the following resources for your convenience. If you have any additional questions, or if there is anything else we can do for you, please contact me directly at the contact information listed below.

Sincerely,

Brian Balke
Superintendent of Schools
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603-497-4818

Kristen Ferullo
Military School Liaison Officer
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NavyMWR - Portsmouth Shipyard

NH Department of Education
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)
MIC3 Useful Links
Technical Advisory
A Military Family's Guide to School Transitions
MIC3 Know Before You Go
Veteran Benefits, Financial Resources, and Discounts for Military Families