Project HOPE-Virginia

Project HOPE-VA, Virginia's program for the education of homeless children and youth, brings you this essential resource to support students experiencing homelessness. Our app puts vital information and resources at your fingertips, helping ensure every student can succeed in school, regardless of their housing situation.

Parents, Caregivers & Students
Learn more about the educational rights afforded to students experiencing homelessness by the McKinney-Vento Act.
Use the Liaison Finder to find their local McKinney-Vento liaison for help with enrollment, free school meals, transportation, and other resources.
Search for other resources available including links to crisis resources, early childhood programs, and college access information.

School Division Staff
View awareness materials available to raise awareness and conduct outreach in your community.
Access Project HOPE-VA’s Learning Library to watch McKinney-Vento training and quick guide videos and download tip sheets related to school staff roles.
Locate resources to learn how to better support students experiencing homelessness in your school division.

Community Partners
View awareness materials available to raise awareness and conduct outreach in your community.
Locate resources to learn how to better support students experiencing homelessness in your community.

Success Stories
Explore Success Stories videos that demonstrate the positive impact of McKinney-Vento programs across Virginia.
Upload your own success story video to add to the growing collection of McKinney-Vento success stories!
Download and share the Project HOPE-VA App today to access vital resources and take action in supporting students experiencing homelessness in Virginia.