SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY — November 9, 2026 — In recognition of National Homeless Youth Awareness Month this November, Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) is launching a district-wide effort to raise awareness about student homelessness, educate the community, and highlight the vital support networks available to local families, including the district’s McKinney-Vento Program and the HEART House.
Student homelessness is a hidden but pressing reality in the community. During the 2025–2026 school year, BCPS identified and supported 474 students experiencing homelessness. Throughout November, the district is prioritizing community education to address common misconceptions about youth homelessness while showcasing the resources, partnerships, and safety nets that the BCPS McKinney-Vento Program provides.
The awareness campaign coincides with major professional milestones for the BCPS McKinney-Vento team, who were recently selected to share their innovative strategies at both the state and national levels. On October 26, 2026, the team presented at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Statewide Homeless Education Conference in Lexington. Following this state-level recognition, the team was selected to deliver two presentations at the prestigious National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) National Conference in Nashville, held October 31 through November 3, 2026.
These presentations highlighted BCPS’s pioneering work in McKinney-Vento team development, community collaboration, innovative programming, and creative funding strategies. By presenting on a national stage, the BCPS team is proudly sharing proven practices to help other school districts across the country strengthen their own support programs.
A cornerstone of the district’s support system is the HEART House, a dedicated resource center for BCPS students and families experiencing housing instability. The innovative impact of the HEART House was recently featured in a special news broadcast on Kentucky Educational Television (KET), bringing statewide visibility to the district's holistic approach to student welfare.
Community members are encouraged to view the KET feature by visiting https://bit.ly/KETmcvent and to follow Bullitt County Public Schools on social media throughout November to learn more about how they can support students experiencing homelessness.
For more information about the BCPS McKinney-Vento Program, the HEART House, or to find out how to partner with the district to support local youth, please contact Tiffany Reynolds, tiffany.reynolds@bullitt.kyschools.us , 502-869-8112. (https://www.bullittschools.org/page/mckinney-vento)