Children and youth experiencing homelessness or foster-care will be immediately enrolled in school as per McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Fostering Connection Act,

1. even if lacking paperwork normally required for enrollment; or
2. even if having missed application or enrollment deadlines (for attendance zone schools) during any period of homelessness or
   foster care placement.

For additional support contact JPS’s Coordinator of Homeless, Foster Care, Neglected and Deliquent: duwanna.burse@jpschools.org or 504-365-5331.