It’s not something people always think about in Johnson County, but housing insecurity exists in the community. Often the people who shoulder the consequences are kids — and that’s where programs such as Impact Olathe and Project Home come into play. Programs like these are part of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, passed into federal law in 1987. According to the Family and Youth Services Bureau, the purpose of the act was to ensure “the right of students to go to school even when they are homeless or don’t have a permanent address.” That can include help with transportation, living situations and issues with official documents.
Source: Joco 913 News
