Unhoused/Families in Transition (McKinney-Vento)
Our team assists families and children by providing essential educational supports. The primary objective is to remove educational barriers for children experiencing housing instability to ensure they have a successful school experience.
Contact us for assistance with:
- school enrollment and advocacy
- backpack/school supplies
- school fees
- school transportation
- community resources for emergency assistance
The school district is not able to pay rent, provide eviction assistance or motel vouchers. We have gathered many great community emergency resources, and listed them in the Resources for Families booklet. Included are resources for assistance with housing, health care, food banks, clothing banks, employment, child care and many emergency related services.
Resources for Families - housing, jobs, utilities, etc.
Families with Transitional Housing Situations:
Do any of the following apply to your current living situation? If so, please contact our team.
- Temporarily Staying with Family/Friends (Due to Economic Hardship)
- Hotel / Motel
- Shelter / Transitional Living Program
- RV Park / Campground
- Vehicle, Park / Public Space
- Unaccompanied Youth
Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under federal laws.

Get In Touch
MckinneyVento@cherrycreekschools.org
Leslie Navarro-Walker
District McKinney-Vento and Family Engagement Liaison
Cherry Creek & Eaglecrest Feeder Areas
Office: 720-886-7093 | Cell: 303-681-4513
lnavarrowalker@cherrycreekschools.org
Catrina Smith (Español)
McKinney-Vento Student Support Specialist
Overland Feeder Area
Office: 720-886-7095 | Cell: 303-656-6888
csmith19@cherrycreekschools.org
Abby Abbar (Arabic)
McKinney-Vento Student Support Specialist
Smoky Hill & Cherokee Trail Feeder Areas
Office: 720-886-7034 | Cell: 720-930-8749
aabbar@cherrycreekschools.org
Elizabeth Calvillo Martinez (Español)
McKinney-Vento Student Support Specialist
Grandview Feeder Area
Office: 720-886-7039 | Cell: 720-697-4848
ecalvillomarti@cherrycreekschools.org
Melissa Porraz (Español)
McKinney-Vento Admissions Specialist
mporraz@cherrycreekschools.org

