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Centennial to pilot McKinney‑Vento housing navigation to help families in school‑based homelessness
Summary
Council agreed to move forward with a 2026 pilot to help McKinney‑Vento families obtain stable housing using a part‑time contracted navigator (Keyheart Training) and $25,000 in county CDBG funds for upfront costs; staff estimated the pilot could assist about 10–12 families in the first year and will report metrics back to council.
City staff proposed and council endorsed a pilot program aimed at families identified through McKinney‑Vento school liaisons who are experiencing housing instability. Johnna Schneider, Strategic Initiatives Manager, and Homeless Services Coordinator Vanessa Gates described a two‑pronged approach: contracted housing navigation services for casework and landlord engagement, and $25,000 in Arapahoe County CDBG funds to cover upfront housing costs (security deposits, application fees and first month’s rent).
Gates said McKinney‑Vento covers…
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