Enrollment Requirements

Residence Verification, School Boundaries

Students new to Ventura Unified School, Homeless or Foster Youth Enrollment, Caregiver Status, Child Custody

Students new to Ventura Unified School District:

Birthdate verification needs one of the following:

Birth Certificate

Passport

Baptismal Certificate/Affidavit

Health information

Health Exam verification (K or 1)

Proof of Immunizations

2 proofs of residency

Homeless or Foster Youth Enrollment

If you live in any of the following situations:

In a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground

On the street

In an abandoned building, trailer or other inadequate accommodations, or

Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing

Then, you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act.

When you go to the school office to enroll your child or children, you will need to provide the following information:

Proof of child's age

Immunization history

Foster Youth- Two proofs of residency. Foster students attend the school within the school district boundary that the foster home is in

Families who are homeless or who have no permanent residence may sign an affidavit of "Declaration of No Permanent Residence" to satisfy the residency requirement.

Because homeless families frequently move, there are special laws that consider the needs of these families and their children through the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. If a homeless student moves during the school year, he or she may continue at the original school for the remainder of the year or enroll in antoher school where he or she currently resides. This school choice decision is based upon consideration of the child's best interest and the parent's request.

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, Section 722 (g)(3)

Homeless or Foster Youth can enroll and begin attending classes before records have arrived at the new school. Schools of students in foster care must immediately forward school records to the new school within five working days after a request.

California Education Code §49069.5 (e)

If you have any questions, please contact Ventura Unified School District's Homeless/Foster Youth Liaison, Howard Goldberg, at 641-5000, ext. 1103.

Caregiver Status

A Caregiver is a "qualified relative" such as a grandparent, stepparent, brother, sister, step-sibling, aunt, uncle, etc., who cares for the child either during the extended geographical absence of a parent or during a time when the parent is otherwise unqualified, unable or unfit to care for the child.

If a person who is not relative wished to become a caregiver, they may be required by the law to obtain a foster home license in order to care for the minor.

To establish caregiver status for school attendance in Ventura Unified School District, a caregiver's affidavit must be completed with the Administrative Support Services./CWA office (805) 641-5000 ext. 1102. The following documentation would be required:

California Driver's License or Identification Card

2 proofs of residency

If no driver's license, another form of identification will be required such as a social security card or Medi-Cal ID.

A Caregiver's Affidavit should not be confused with court recognized legal guardianship of a minor. This affidavit does not affect the right of the minor's parents or legal guardian regarding the care, custody and control of the minor, and does not mean that the caregiver has legal custody of the minor.

Child Custody

Schools in the Ventura Unified School District follow child custody decisions made by the courts. Principals cannot modify a judge's ruling regarding the custody of a child. If a child custody arrangement has changed, a parent or guardian must provide legal documents to the school stating this. Do not forget to check the box on your child's School Emergency Card indicating there are child custody orders in effect and provide a copy to the school.

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	Administrative Support Services Child Welfare & Attendance, 255 W. Stanley Avenue, Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 641-5000 ext.1102
	Enrollment Requirements Residence Verification, School Boundaries Students new to Ventura Unified School, Homeless or Foster Youth Enrollment, Caregiver Status, Child Custody Students new to Ventura Unified School District: Birthdate verification needs one of the following: Birth Certificate Passport Baptismal Certificate/Affidavit Health information Health Exam verification (K or 1) Proof of Immunizations 2 proofs of residency Homeless or Foster Youth Enrollment If you live in any of the following situations: In a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground On the street In an abandoned building, trailer or other inadequate accommodations, or Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing Then, you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. When you go to the school office to enroll your child or children, you will need to provide the following information: Proof of child's age Immunization history Foster Youth- Two proofs of residency. Foster students attend the school within the school district boundary that the foster home is in Families who are homeless or who have no permanent residence may sign an affidavit of "Declaration of No Permanent Residence" to satisfy the residency requirement. Because homeless families frequently move, there are special laws that consider the needs of these families and their children through the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. If a homeless student moves during the school year, he or she may continue at the original school for the remainder of the year or enroll in antoher school where he or she currently resides. This school choice decision is based upon consideration of the child's best interest and the parent's request. Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, Section 722 (g)(3) Homeless or Foster Youth can enroll and begin attending classes before records have arrived at the new school. Schools of students in foster care must immediately forward school records to the new school within five working days after a request. California Education Code §49069.5 (e) If you have any questions, please contact Ventura Unified School District's Homeless/Foster Youth Liaison, Howard Goldberg, at 641-5000, ext. 1103. Caregiver Status A Caregiver is a "qualified relative" such as a grandparent, stepparent, brother, sister, step-sibling, aunt, uncle, etc., who cares for the child either during the extended geographical absence of a parent or during a time when the parent is otherwise unqualified, unable or unfit to care for the child. If a person who is not relative wished to become a caregiver, they may be required by the law to obtain a foster home license in order to care for the minor. To establish caregiver status for school attendance in Ventura Unified School District, a caregiver's affidavit must be completed with the Administrative Support Services./CWA office (805) 641-5000 ext. 1102. The following documentation would be required: California Driver's License or Identification Card 2 proofs of residency If no driver's license, another form of identification will be required such as a social security card or Medi-Cal ID. A Caregiver's Affidavit should not be confused with court recognized legal guardianship of a minor. This affidavit does not affect the right of the minor's parents or legal guardian regarding the care, custody and control of the minor, and does not mean that the caregiver has legal custody of the minor. Child Custody Schools in the Ventura Unified School District follow child custody decisions made by the courts. Principals cannot modify a judge's ruling regarding the custody of a child. If a child custody arrangement has changed, a parent or guardian must provide legal documents to the school stating this. Do not forget to check the box on your child's School Emergency Card indicating there are child custody orders in effect and provide a copy to the school. end of page	Administrative Support Services Attendance Enrollment Requirements Choosing Your Child's School Parent Support and Education Alternate Placement Vocational Education Programs Links to Community Agencies Contact Us