FCPS Homeless EducationMcKinney-Vento Program

Overview 2012-2013

Homeless Definition as Provided in NCLB

Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence.

Fixed = stationary, not subject to change or fluctuation Regular = Normal standard, nightly basis Adequate= sufficient for meeting physical/psychological needs

In the 2011-2012 school year 367 FCPS students were identified as homeless residing in:

Shelters: 36Shared Housing: 297Car/Parks: 3Hotel/Motels: 18Awaiting Foster Care Placement: 13

FCPS Homeless Trend Data from the Past 5 Years

07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-120

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Number Homeless in FCPS

More than just a statistic . . . .

Dr. Pamela Jackson-SmithHomeless Education Liaison

Causes of Homelessness -

Lack of affordable housingUnder EmploymentDeep povertyHealth problemsDomestic violenceNatural and other disastersAbuse/NeglectFamily conflict (unaccompanied youth)

Barriers to Education -

Enrollment requirements (school records, immunizations, proof of residence and guardianship)

High mobility resulting in lack of school stability and educational continuity

Lack of access to programs

Lack of transportation

Lack of school supplies, clothing, etc.

Poor health, fatigue, hunger

Prejudice and misunderstanding

FCPS McKinney-Vento Program (Homeless Ed.)

Title I set-asides and Title X funding assists with:

IdentificationEnrollment/School StabilityCoordination of Free School Meals and Transportation to SchoolAccess to Educational Services and Referrals to Outside ServicesParent InvolvementStudent Involvement in School and School Activities (Educational

Needs)Emergency Basic Needs, as Related to School AttendanceTutoring at Area Homeless SheltersCoordination of Supportive Efforts as Provided by the Community

S.T.U.F.F. THE Bus

School Clothes Accessible to Guidance Counselors Available Items:

Clothing Shoes Hygiene Products School Supplies

A Few Contributions …

Rotary – Roofing supplies for homeless family

Wells Fargo Bank - $1,600 for Books and Uniform Shirts

Bunnell Elementary – Community Problem Solvers $1,500 for

Emergency Housing and Food

Indian Trails – Community Problem Solvers - $200, food, clothing &

hygiene products

McKinney-Vento Program Staff –

Coordinator /Title I Federal Programs – Tammy Yorke

Homeless Education Liaison – Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith

and

Director of Student Services – Katrina Townsend