1. Imagine trying to complete homework assignments in an overcrowded motel room or trying to get a restful night’s sleep on the floor of a friend’s apartment or in a car with your siblings. Our families don’t have to imagine…
Mission: To erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education.

2. Children in homelessness are at greatest risk of chronic absenteeism (18 or more days absent per year) which leads to dropping out before high school graduation.
Students experiencing a homeless crisis are absent 1.5 times more than their housed classmates.
Only 17% of children chronically absent kindergarten through second grade read at grade level in third grade; a key indicator of high school graduation and success in life.
Only 25% of chronically absent sixth graders graduate from high school.

3. Whom We Serve Children (and families) experiencing a homeless crisis
95% African American
100% Title I schools
100% family income below federal poverty level
95% single-female heads-of-household with limited education

4. Strategy
Stabilize our children and families at the time of a homeless crisis
Connect to and navigate through resources already available in the community
Remove barriers (hunger, transportation, physical/emotional health issues)

5. Program Model Multi-generational intervention: ACP Student Advocates
Immediate basic needs
Individualized case plan
ACP Social Workers
Assess needs
Connect – make referrals
Engage and Empower

6. A Day in the Life of Ms. T
"Ms. Minerick, I saw one of your students sleeping in the park last night." 
"Ms. T, I didn't get to eat dinner last night." 
"Ms. T, I got an "A" on my test!!"   
"Ms. Minerick, what's going on with James at home? He seems stressed and anxious." 
"Ms. Minerick, Khalik is sleeping in the nurse's office because he didn't sleep well on the floor last night."
"Ms. T, thanks for getting me a bed to sleep in."
"Ms. T, thanks for always being there to talk to. "

7. Focus Areas
Attendance
Behavior
Parent Engagement

8.
School supplies, snack bags, uniforms, hygiene products for 100% of MCV students in 15 ACP schools
2,173 students and 801 parents (2,974 clients)
1,121 children received intensive case-management

9. The Impact of your Investment
Outcomes:
The Impact of your Investment
48% of students enrolled with ACP had improved or stable attendance from prior school year
83% of ACP students did not receive an out-of-school suspension
Healthy coping skills
Active parent engagement through meaningful relationships

10. Collaboration with 80+ Partners

11. Looking Ahead
Strengthened program model to serve more students across the District
Continued prioritization of attendance
Emphasis on data-driven outcomes
Engage through community-wide initiatives
Read Charlotte, Opportunity Task Force
Coordinated collaboration

12. Where We Make an Impact Traditional School Teams
Allenbrook (K-5)
Ashley Park (K-8)
Billingsville (PreK-5)
Briarwood Elementary (K-5)
Bruns (K-8)
Byers (K-8)
Hickory Grove Elementary (K-5)
Highland Renaissance (K-5)
Nathaniel Alexander Elementary (K-5)
Nations Ford Elementary (K-5)
Newell Elementary (K-5)
Oakdale Elementary (K-5)
Reid Park (K-8)
Thomasboro (PreK-8)
Tuckaseegee (K-5)
Winding Springs Elementary (K-5)
Community Response Team
AIR (Assessment Intake Referral) Support
Community Partnerships

13. Revenue and Expense Breakdown

14. Volunteer Opportunities
Student Support:
Lunch Buddy
Tutor
Classroom Assistant
Program Support:
Resource Rooms
Donation Drive
Office Support

15. Please make an investment today.
601 East 5th Street, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28202
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