High School Resources
MBP’s High School resources are thoughtfully designed to help identify and serve homeless high school students and their families. For instance, MBP provides the McKinney-Vento Liaisons Map so that families can locate their liaison. This liaison will assist them with enrolling or reenrolling their child in high school, receiving both academic and personal support, and securing transportation.
“If you are constantly on alert — if you do not feel safe, warm, and content — then trying to learn something or build critical thinking skills, improve your reading, or understand math concepts, may not happen,” states Monica Johnson.
Additional Resources Offered:
A grade-by-grade survival guide to successfully complete high school.
Tools to document and manage your progress toward high school graduation in Georgia.
College prep and college entrance exam waiver links.
Links to free GED classes.
Links to Metro Atlanta’s high school support programs.
By using these resources, families can navigate the challenges of high school more effectively
Georgia's McKinney-Vento Homeless High School Assistance
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title VII-B, Section 725(B), is a crucial federal law that provides support for homeless children and youth who do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate place to sleep at night. Specifically, liaisons are responsible for identifying, enrolling, and supporting these students to help them succeed in school.
Moreover, homeless liaisons also offer free credit recovery, mental health coaching, and tutoring services for students experiencing homelessness across Georgia. For further information, you can contact your county homeless liaison using the McKinney-Vento Liaisons map for Georgia below:
How to Use the McKinney-Vento Liaison Map
Search for a Liaison
Enter a Zip Code in the search bar on your mobile device or choose a County from the list to the right of the map on your desktop or tablet.
Identify Liaison Offices
- Look for highlighted office icons on the map, representing liaison offices in the selected.
View Contact Information
Mobile: Contact details will appear below the highlighted office icon.
Desktop/Tablet: Contact details will appear to the left of the map, above the travel options.
You can also click on a highlighted office icon to open a pop-up displaying:
Liaison Name
Office Address
Email (interactive link)
Phone Number
Get Travel Directions
In the pop-up, click the action icon in the top-left corner to access directions.
Enter your location address above the liaison’s address for step-by-step navigation.
Click the travel time option (bottom-left) for detailed directions.
Mobile-Friendly Access
The map is optimized for mobile use, ensuring easy navigation wherever you are.
Navigate the Map
Use the zoom buttons or scroll to adjust the view.
Click and drag to explore different areas.
Interact with Features
Click on map features for more details in pop-ups.
Use the search tools to find specific locations or data.
A by Grade Guide to Survive High School
High School Services: Free GED Classes & Mentoring
The Technical College System of Georgia offers Free GED classes. Classes are available throughout the state. Click below to locate a class near you:
Offers Hope 4 Tomorrow (H4T) a free mentoring program for youth 12 years and older. H4T gives youth an opportunity to have another positive, engaged person in their life who they can talk to about problems, help them set and achieve goals, and just do fun activities like playing ball or going to the movies. Click button below for more information:
Additional High School Support Programs
Georgia has created a unique program known as Dual Enrollment for qualified students in grades 10-12. Students can enroll on a part-time or full-time basis and take college courses either at their high school or on a post-secondary campus. This program is designed to prepare students for college and career opportunities by allowing them to receive high school and college credit simultaneously. Additionally, students may obtain industry-recognized certifications or licensure and even achieve an associate or higher college degree when attending and passing approved Dual Enrollment courses.
Application Procedure for Dual Enrollment | Georgia Student Finance Commission (gafutures.org)
Visit the GAFutures Website to view frequently asked questions
Aid for High School Homeless Youth
The GAFutures Website also provides information about a number of other programs for state financial aid.
Contact information:
Jennifer Phinney
Program Specialist, Dual Enrollment
Cell: 404-558-5398
Email: jennifer.phinney@doe.k12.ga.us
Students participating in GEAR UP Georgia programs across the state receive supportive services to help them earn their high school diploma. In addition, they are prepared for post-secondary education, pursue careers, and receive support during their first year of college.
To determine if there is a GEAR UP program in your county, click link: https://www.gearupgeorgia.org/contact. After locating your GEAR UP coordinator and contact for information on the program and participating schools.
Coaching Students to Achieve and Succeed!
Our Mission
The mission of The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative is to offer coaching programs for students facing homelessness, foster care, or poverty. Additionally, ODBI offer advocacy to improve their education outcomes, support, caring adults, and serve the community.
Connect Orange Duffle Bag: https://theodbi.org or call toll free: at 1-800-598-5150.