McKinney-Vento At a GlanceCall our toll-free hotline for more information: 1-800-388-2014The McKinney-Vento Act covers children and youth who do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, such as those living:in an emergency or transitional shelter;with others due to a loss of housing, economic hardship, or other similar reason (doubled up);in a motel, hotel or campground because