Could Doubled Up = Fixed Residence?
Could Doubled Up = Fixed Residence?
I saw this question in another forum, and I thought it was a great question…. Hoping someone here can give input.
“For homeless liaisons, at what point (if ever) would you consider a doubled up situation fixed? We sometimes have families who are in regular/adequate doubled up situations for several months/years and we qualify them for MV year after year. While they are not on the lease, the situation has proven to be quite stable. Any guidance on when you may not “reup” MV status in this situation (if ever)?”
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Hi @Emackie,
There is no time limit on McKinney-Vento eligibility and it may extend for years due to employment struggles and lack of affordable housing. If the shared housing becomes fixed, regular, and adequate, then the children may no longer be McKinney-Vento eligible. An example of this might look like: the family who was experiencing hardship gains employment and is able to contribute financially to the household. The families agree to share rent responsibilities, a formal agreement is made, the housing has adequate space for the number of people living there, and the two families decide it is mutually beneficial to continue sharing housing. At this point, the student may no longer meet eligibility requirements for McKinney-Vento.
Please let me know if you would like more examples or want to dive deeper into this subject! 🙂
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Emily, great question! Kelly, what if the family who was experiencing hardship gains employment and is able to contribute financially to the household. The families agree to share rent responsibilities, a formal agreement is made, BUT the housing does not have adequate space for the number of people living there. I would assume the student or students would still be eligible for McKinney-Vento? Thank you!
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@wiechmsa and @SabrinaMV, I agree with you both. Here are some things to consider when determining overcrowding:
– Is there a consistent sleeping space for each child, with a bed and space for their belongings?
– Are there separate rooms for children of different genders, if applicable?
– How many people are sharing a bedroom?
– Is there a quiet space available for students to do homework?
– Are areas designated for specific functions, or are they being used for multiple purposes (for example: the living room also serves as a bedroom)?These are some considerations, but not exhaustive. I’d love to hear what other considerations people have!
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@wiechmsa, I agree with you. Overcrowding can be considered when determining if a living space is adequate. The question then becomes what determines whether a space is overcrowded. I’ve often heard the term one person per room, not bedroom, but room. Anyone else have a way to determine overcrowded?
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