Events & Programs:
Regional Homeless Education Conference: School Homeless Liaisons and other staff will have two opportunities to receive training this year.
Adopt a Family Winter Program: Each year for the last four years JCPS Student Equity & Community Engagement has coordinated the JCPS Adopt a Family Winter Celebration.
Tutoring: After school tutoring for McKinney Vento eligible student’s grades K-5 is available Monday thru Wednesday at several locations to Include: Wayside Christian Mission (432 East Jefferson St.), Volunteers of America (1321 South Preston St.), St. Vincent DePaul (1029 South Preston St), and Center for Women and Families.
Camps: Student Equity & Community Engagement sponsors a Spring and Summer program each year for eligible students, grades K-5. These camps involve educational components tied into fun engaging activities and field trips for students. This year’s summer camp focused on Mindfulness and included trips to the Louisville Zoo, Derby Dinner Playhouse, and the Bell of Louisville (Insert Pictures). Spaces are limited. Applications will be available online, at tutoring centers, and through the SECE office.
Equity in Higher Education Conference (Youth Conference): This conference has been held in the Spring for the last two years. See Attachment. Applications will be available January 2019. (insert pictures)
Parents:
If you feel that you or your child has not been provided these rights and services, please contact Student Equity & Community Engagement at 485-3650 or homelessmlbx@jefferson.kyschools.
You may also complete the dispute form below and email or bring the document to the LAM Building (4309 Bishop Lane Rm 104). Form
JCPS Clothing Assistance Program: JCPS has a Clothing Assistance Program for any student in need. This program provides at least one new uniform for the student along with socks and undergarments. In addition, a parent/guardian or school staff can shop through gently used items of all sizes for the family. To schedule an appointment please contact your schools Family Resource and Youth Service Center (FRYSC) (Link: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/student-support/frysc/list ) or contact our office at homelessmlbx@jefferson.kyschools or call 485-3650. For more information please visit the 15th District PTA Website: http://15thdistrictpta.org/cap/
Family Resource & Youth Service Centers: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/student-support/frysc/list
Adopt a Family Winter Program: Each year for the last four years JCPS Student Equity & Community Engagement has coordinated the JCPS Adopt a Family Winter Celebration. This program anonymously matches McKinney-Vento Eligible students and families with district employees and community partners who will provide gifts and items of need. The gifts are collected and distributed to qualifying families at a culminating Winter Celebration in the month of December. Application for this year’s program will be available beginning September 2018. (Please add pictures)
Spring Program: In the month of April Student Equity & Community Engagement hosts a Spring literacy camp for eligible students. The 2019 Spring Camp will be held April 1st Thru April 5th, 2019. Spaces are limited. Applications will be available March 2019, online, at tutoring centers, and through the SECE office. (Please add pictures)
Summer Program: Student Equity & Community Engagement hosts a 2-3-week long summer camp each year in June. This year’s camp focused on mindfulness, and included field trips to the Louisville Zoo, Belle of Louisville, Derby Dinner Play House. Spaces are limited. Applications for the next summer camp will be available in April 2019 online, at tutoring centers, and through the SECE office. See Attachment (Please add pictures)
Youth:
Scholarships
Equity in Higher Education Scholarship. This scholarship accompanies the SECE, Equity in Higher Education Conference. Students must apply for both the conference and the scholarship, then attend the conference to be eligible for a scholarship. Applications for the 2019 Equity in Higher Education Conference will be available in January 2019.
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) Scholarship: http://naehcy.org/scholarship-application/
Youth Shelter/Housing:
Under 18:
Safe Pace: http://ymcasafeplaceservices.org/
Youth 18-24: There are multiple housing programs for youth ages 18-24 in Louisville. Please contact the Student Equity & Community Engagement office at 502-485-3650 or homelessmlbx@jefferson.kyschools for more information. Resources:
Home of the Innocents Aftercare: https://www.homeoftheinnocents.org/aftercare/
Family Scholar House: http://familyscholarhouse.org/
Boys & Girls Haven Independent Living Program: (Requires youth recommit to the state): http://www.boyshaven.org/about-us/our-programs/
Job Corps Academy: https://earlecclements.jobcorps.gov/
Salvation Army (Bed set aside for youth): Contact Coalition for the Homeless (http://louhomeless.org/) or show up at shelter between 6-9 PM to find out if space is available.
Drop in Centers:
TYLRD (Transition Age Youth Living Realized Dreams): http://www.taylrd.org/
Liaison
Transportation & Resource App: https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/Residency/
Resources
National Center for Homeless Education: https://nche.ed.gov/
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth: http://naehcy.org/
Frequently Asked Questions (NAEHCY): https://www.nlchp.org/documents/McKinney-Vento_FAQs
Employees
Residency Forms (Multiple Languages): https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/forms?field_audience_target_id=3&title=residency+form
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