McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act
F.A.S.T. Program - Resources for Families Experiencing Homelessness
We Are Here to Support You
A family may quality for our district F.A.S.T. program if there is a lack of a fixed, regular, or adequate night-time residence.
- If you live in a shelter or a transitional housing program.
- If you are temporarily living with friends or family because you do not have a permanent address.
- If you live in a motel or campground because you cannot find or afford housing.
- If you live in a car, abandoned building, or a place not normally designed for sleeping.
What We Can Do
Sumner County Schools offers several services to our families experiencing homelessness or living in transitional housing, such as:
- Assistance with school enrollment process and paperwork
- Help with school issues, questions, or concerns
- Housing and community resource information
- Obtaining birth certificates, immunization records, and school records
- Parent education sessions and workshops
- Referrals for dental, medical, and mental health services
- School supplies and standard school attire
- Special distribution events (food boxes, hygiene products, holiday toys, etc.)
- Transportation to school and school-related events/activities
- Tutoring services
