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Homeless Resources

The McKinney-Vento Assistance Act can help provide school stability for children and youth who do not have a permanent home or address.

For more information about your rights and services, please email or call the school liaison list below and review the linked resources.
McKinney-Vento Liaison for MVCSC: Chris Smedley
Telephone: 317-485-3100
E-mail: chris.smedley@mvcsc.k12.in.us


 

Do you have uncertain Housing?
A temporary address?
No permanent physical address?

Resources:

Do you live in any of the following situations?

  • Staying with more than one family in a house or apartment due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason (doubled-up)
  • In a shelter (family, domestic violence, or youth shelter or transitional living program)
  • In a motel, hotel, or weekly rate housing
  • In an abandoned building, in a car, bus station, at a campground or on the streets
  • In housing that lacks electricity, water, heat, or proper structure
     

If yes, you may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. Please contact the school's McKinney-Vento Liaison shared above.
 

Eligible children and youth have the right to:
• Enroll in school immediately and fully participate in school, even if unable to produce records normally required for enrollment (academic records, immunization/health records, proof of residency, or other documentation) or has missed application or enrollment deadlines.
• Continue to attend the school in which the student was last enrolled (school of origin) even if you have moved away from the schools’ attendance area provided it is in the student’s best interest.
(School of Origin means the school that a child or youth attended when permanently house or the school in which the child was last enrolled, including a preschool.)
• Receive a written explanation of any decisions related to school selection or enrollment made by the school that is not in agreement with the parents/guardians or unaccompanied youth including
information on how to appeal the decision.
• Access the same educational services that are provided to other children, including special education, career and technical education, or other programs based on the needs of the student.
• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin if it is requested.
• Receive free school meals, transportation, assistance with school supplies, school uniforms, technology, textbooks, or other school related needs.
• Extra support for youth who are on their own living away from their parents/guardians.
• Referrals to other needed services so the student can attend and participate fully in school.

Local Links

  • Hancock County, Indiana...Growing Fast!

    Hancock County is a county located in Indiana just east of Indianapolis. As of 2024, the population has grown by 3.1% to 88,810. The county seat is Greenfield. 
     

    Towns

    There are five main towns in the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation boundaries. They consist of:

    • Fortville - Fortville is a town in Vernon Township, Hancock County. The population was 4,808 at the 2020 census.
    • McCordsville - McCordsville is a town in Vernon Township, Hancock County. The population was 8,878 at the 2020 census. 
    • Mt. Comfort - Mt. Comfort is an unincorporated community in Buck Creek Township, Hancock County.
    • Mohawk - Mohawk is an unincorporated community in Buck Creek Township, Hancock County. 
    • Cumberland - Part of Cumberland is located in the southwest corner of the Mt. Vernon District.
       

    Community Foundation of Hancock County

    The Community Foundation of Hancock County is a nonprofit, public charity that promotes local philanthropy, convenes community initiatives, and supports nonprofit organizations.
     

    Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center

    The Hancock County Tourism and Visitor Center promotes the cultural, historical, artistic and commercial amenities of Hancock County to increase tourism and visitation.
     

    Hancock County Economic Development Council

    The Hancock Economic Development Council prioritizes business education, and facilitates incentive opportunities, and provides workforce development assistance through partnerships.

     

    Hancock County Chamber of Commerce

    The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is a pro-business influence in the community and provides numerous opportunities for members to make connections, share information, and learn best practices from their peers.

     

    Libraries

    There are two public libraries in Hancock County, which includes the Vernon Township Library and also the Hancock County Library located in Greenfield.

     

    Mt. Vernon Optimist

    Mt. Vernon Optimist offers recreational sports, academic scholarships and oratorical/written essay contests to the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation students.
     

    Township Assistance

    Both Vernon Township (317-485-7327) and Buck Creek Township (317-353-3570) support their residents in need with many services. Assistance is available for rent/mortgage, utilities, food, medical and burial needs, as well as household essentials like school supplies. See their websites for additional information.

  • State Offices

    State Representative: Chris Jeter
    Serves the 88th District, which includes parts of Vernon and Buck Creek Townships
    200 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    h88@in.gov
    800-382-9841 or 317-232-9677
     

    Senator: Michael Crider
    Serves the 28th District, which includes all of Hancock County, and parts of Shelby County and Warren Township in Marion County
    200 West Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Senator.Crider@iga.in.gov or s28@in.gov
    800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400
     

    State Representative: Ethan Lawson
    Serves the 53rd District, which includes most of Hancock County
    200 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    h53@in.gov
    800-382-9841
     

    Attorney General: Todd Rokita
    302 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Email the Attorney
    317-232-6201
     

    Lt. Governor: Micah Beckwith
    200 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797
    Email the Lieutenant Governor
    317-232-4545
     

    Governor: Mike Braun
    200 W. Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Email the Governor
    317-232-4567

     

    Federal Offices

    U.S. Senator – Congressional District 9: Todd Young
    185 Dirksen Senate Office Building
    Washington DC 20510
    (202) 224-5623

    Indianapolis Office
    310 E. 96th St., Ste. 350
    Indianapolis, IN 46240

    Email the Senator 
    (317) 226-6700

     

    U.S. Senator – Congressional District 3: Jim Banks
    303 Hart Senate Office Building
    120 Constitution Ave NE
    Washington DC 20002
    (202) 224-4814

    Indianapolis Office
    115 N Pennsylvania St Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Indianapolis, IN 46204

    Email the Senator
    (317) 822-8240

     

    U.S. Representative District 6: Jefferson Shreve

    224 Cannon House Office Building
    Washington, DC 20515
    202-225-3021

    Greenfield Office:

    18 E Main Street, Ste. 210
    Greenfield, IN 46140
    317-399-3333

    Email the Representative

  • Food Pantries in the Mt. Vernon Community

    If you or your family is in need of food supplies, please see these local food pantries and let your school counselor know.

    • FARM at Fortville Christian Church: Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m., Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m., 9450 N 200 West Fortville, 317-485-4934
    • Hancock County Food Pantry: Mondays 1:00-2:30 p.m. 5:30 - 6:30p.m., Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 a.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m, Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m., Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., 2040 W. Main , Greenfield, IN, (317) 468-0273
    • South Madison Food Pantry: Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 301 N Alfonte Street Pendleton, IN, 765-606-7780
    • Hamilton Hills Baptist Church: 2nd Saturday of the Month 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 10293 E. 126th St, 317-577-0746
    • McCordsville United Methodist Church: Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 a.m., 6247 W. Broadway McCordsville, IN, 317-335-3705
    • Community Outreach Ministry COME: Wednesdays: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM , 116 South Muessing Street, Indianapolis, 317-894-2645
    • Wellspring Center Drive Thru Pickup: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 1:30p.m.-3:00p.m. 1551 East New Road, Greenfield, IN 46140, (317) 462-2015
    • Vineyard Community Church at Mt. Comfort Food Distribution: 1672 North 600 West, Greenfield, 317-894-3280. First Wednesday of the Month 12:30-2:30 p.m., and Third Sunday of the Month 1:00p.m -3:00p.m.
    • Buck Creek Township Government Offices: 5809 W Airport Boulevard, Greenfield, IN. 46140, Monday- Thursday 9:00- 4:00 p.m., Non-perishable food items, enter through Community Room doors

    • Groceries of Grace at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church: Please call the office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to request services, 3519 S. 600 West, New Palestine, IN

    • Meals on Wheels of Hancock County
      Apply online: https://mealsonwheelsonline.org/apply-for-meals/ 

    • Community Cupboard of Lawrence: Serves the area with healthier food options, located nearby. 

    • Blessing Boxes: Open 24/7- Greenfield Elk Lodge, 820 S. State St  / Greenfield Police Department, 116 S. State St  /  Greenfield Commons Park, W 5th St  /  Maple’s Mobile Home Park, 547 Pratt St  /  Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 1009 S. 100 E  /  Riley Park Tennis Court, US 40 and Apple Street  /  Southwest Corner of Pennsylvania and South Streets  /  New Palestine 35 E. Main (behind the building)  / New Palestine 27 W. Main  / New Palestine 18 E. Mill  / Fortville Village Apartments, 750 N. Madison St.
       

     

    For additional information please visit the Gleaners website for more local resources.