1. 1 NAEHCY Conference Pittsburgh, PA November 7, 2011 WISHES (W orkers I ntervening for S uccess of H omeless E ducation for S tudents : A Strong Model for a Rural School District )

2. 2 Presenters Dr. Willette Stanley, Director of Federal Programs Ms. Allison Pridgen, Director of Student Support Services Ms. Lillian Jarman, School Improvement Coordinator Ms. Etta Craigwell, Social Worker Ms. Denise Meacham, Social Worker Ms. Shonise Jacobs, Title I Lead Teacher/Parent Coordinator

3. 3 NC Map

4. 4 Wayne County Public Schools 2010-2011 McKinney-Vento Statistics 2010-2011 = 496 2009-2010 = 275 2008-2009 = 176 Total schools = 31

5. 5 McKinney-Vento Demographic Data 2010-2011 Number Identified: Demographic Description: 315Shared housing due to loss or hardship 93Migratory children 82Lack of fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence 64Withdrawn from county 56Lives in hotels, motels, campground 55Transferred within county 39Unaccompanied youth 7Lives in shelter 2Lives in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing 2Awaiting foster care

6. 6 McKinney-Vento Student Database Components Participant Information McKinney-Vento Information Reports – District and individual school Search capability

7. 7 Cayen Contact Information www.cayen.net

8. 8 Meeting the Needs of McKinney-Vento Students in a Rural Community A Child Family Support Team (CFST) MODEL

9. 9 The Child Family Support Team Model The CFST model improves identification and coordination of community services for children at risk for academic failure and out-of-home placement. Responsibility and accountability is shared between community and state agencies. Interagency collaboration is a core component for team meetings and planning. Uniform screening tools are used to measure progress at home, school, and community. The focus of team collaboration is the concept of one child, one team, one meeting.

10. 10 The Role of the CFST Team The school addresses the child's academic, behavioral, enrollment, attendance, and developmental needs. Public Health or Private Medical Providers address medical and health needs. The Department of Social Services addresses child welfare, abuse, neglect, and poverty needs. Mental Health Agencies address the emotional, behavioral, and parenting needs. Faith-Based Agencies provide support for basic living needs and spiritual guidance. The Department of Juvenile Justice addresses legal issues pertaining to attendance, discipline, and delinquency needs.

11. 11 Student Referral Students may be referred by: Parents, guardian, or family members Students Internal or external school staff Collaborating agencies Public or private health care providers Community agencies Faith-based organizations Anyone concerned about a student or a family

12. 12 Student Identification Referral form Screening form Parental contact Meeting scheduled

13. 13 CFST Team Composition Parent or guardian, other family members, family friends, or anyone the family invites to be part of the meeting Student, peer, or friend School social worker or school nurse and team leaders or case managers Private medical or mental health providers working with the family Community agencies (Department of Social Services, Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Mental Health Agencies) Guidance Counselor Teacher Administrators and other school staff

14. 14 Lead Agency’s Role The lead agency schedules and conducts team meetings with parental involvement. The team determines the child’s unmet needs and works with the parent and community agencies to address the identified needs. To protect the confidentiality of the student and family and to assure accountability of services, the following forms are the driving force for case planning and follow-up: Confidentiality Consent to Release Information Service Plan Progress Note form (optional)

15. 15 Needs of McKinney-Vento Students Homeless students often have the following needs due to mobility: Behavioral or emotional issues Academic deficits Lack of social support for student or parent Poor communication between home and school Limited or no access to medical care or needed health assessments Attendance issues Developmental delays or deficits

16. 16 CFST - An Effective Model Students’ needs are addressed through collaboration with school, home, and community. Parents are actively involved in addressing issues and concerns related to their child. Parents and teachers use the CFST model to address concerns. Parents view the school and CFST as a support system. The CFST model bridges communication gaps among home, community, and school. Honest and open communication among teachers, parents and school are developed. Positive relationships are built among parent, school, and community.

17. 17 Child Family Support Team Forms Referral Form Screening Form Confidentiality Form Consent to Release Form Service Plan Progress Notes

18. 18 Collaboration with Internal and External Partners

19. 19 Collaboration with Community Agencies Collaboration with the Family Y to access sponsorships for students Communication and collaboration with local health care providers to address medical services Collaboration with local retailers to provide clothing, shoes, and other basic needs

20. 20 Outreach and Support to Shelters Provide information pertaining to McKinney-Vento laws and school-based services available to students and families Provide academic resources such as books, games, and computers to shelters during the academic school year Provide ongoing follow-up with shelters weekly to determine whether students are residing in their facilities Offer daily tutoring and academic reinforcement to students

21. 21 Internal and External Resources Books Tutoring Computers School supplies Backpacks Glasses Shoe donations Clothing vouchers Weekend food program

22. 22 Small Group Discussion Form a small group of three to four persons and discuss collaboration in your school district.

23. 23 WISH Wayne Initiative for School Health Program Goal Services Collaborators

24. 24 Questions?