Kingsport City Schools Homeless Education Program

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Kingsport City Schools Homeless Education Program The act states that a child or youth is considered homeless if he or she lacks "a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence."

The KCS Homeless Education Program's purpose is to promote the identification, enrollment, retention, and educational success of children and youth experiencing homelessness--focusing on their school needs while connecting families to local resources. Kingsport City Schools Homeless Education Program serves students who qualify for assistance under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). HOMELESS CHILDREN ARE THOSE WHO...
*Temporarily live with relatives or friends because they have nowhere else to go (typically due to a loss of housing or economic hardship). This is referred to as living "doubled up."
*Live in shelters such as SAFE House, Hope Haven, Salvation Army, the Safe Place Program at Link House, and Family Promise of Greater Kingsport.
*Live in motels, abandoned buildings, cars, tents or on the streets.
*Run away or are thrown out of their parent's home.
*Live in housing not fit for habitation (i.e. the lack of electricity or water for an extended period of time). KCS Homeless Education Program provides services such as...
*Assistance with immediate school enrollment (even when parents/unaccompanied youth lack certain records typically required for enrollment)
*Zoning exemptions for students to remain in the school of origin when it is in their best interest
*Providing transportation assistance to and from the school of origin
*Providing needed school supplies
*Connecting families to agencies and resources to help meet basic needs--such as food, shelter/housing, clothing, and medical care
*Providing information to parents/guardians and unaccompanied youth regarding the children's education rights as homeless individuals and the resources available to them

For more information, please go to https://www.k12k.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=345735&type=d&pREC_ID=753931 .

Registration is happening this month!
10/19/2026

Registration is happening this month!

Kingsport Angel Tree online applications open today and will close on the 31st: visit www.saangeltree.org

10/03/2026

Kingsport Angel Tree online applications open today and will close on the 31st: visit www.saangeltree.org

10/03/2026

Need help with your home energy costs? The new LIHEAP program year opens October 1, 2026. Eligible households may receive $300 to $800 in assistance, paid directly to their utility provider and credited to their account.

Learn more about the program, view income guidelines, and apply at:
https://uethda.org/energy-2/

Be sure to provide a valid email address, as eligible applicants will receive an email from SmartSimple/THDA.

To help process applications, our LIHEAP outreach staff will be assisting with application processing. In 2027, we’ll be back on the road helping individuals complete their online applications in communities across the region.

09/22/2026

Did You Know? 🙋‍♀️
Through the UETHDA-United Way of Greater Kingsport Road Safe program, 53 families have been able to maintain employment and/or pursue their educational goals because they had access
to critical vehicle repairs. 🚗

Learn more about Road Safe: https://www.uwaykpt.org/2026-financial-security

Give today and help local families stay on the road to financial security: www.uwaykpt.org/give

09/09/2026
09/05/2026

Kingsport City Schools serves 7,600+ students across 13 schools, focusing on excellence, empowerment, and college & career readiness in East Tennessee.

08/29/2026
07/26/2026

🍎📦 FOOD FOR ALL 📦🍎

Families can pick up FREE weekly meal boxes containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches for children ages 18 and under in Kingsport on July 16, 23, and 30th!

📍John Adams Elementary School
🗓 July 16, 23, 30
⏰10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Thank you, Greater Kingsport Family YMCA for supporting our students and their families. 💚💚💚

🎨: YMCA

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400 Clinchfield Street
Kingsport, TN
37660

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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