Education Project for Homeless Children
In cooperation with local Macomb County school districts
we can assist parents and their families while they are temporarily
between homes.
Educational Services
available:
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Assistance with enrollment in school and
transfer of student records.
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Liaison between family and school personnel
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Assistance with school transportation
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School supplies and backpacks
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Referrals to community agencies for food,
medical, dental
and optical care
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Assistance
with student clothing and/or shoes.
Children
often move, causing them to frequently change schools and fall
behind academically. These children usually live in overcrowded
conditions. There is often a lack of basic resources such as
appropriate clothing, food, transportation and money for basic
school supplies. School is one of the few stable and secure
places in a homeless child's life.
A
student is considered to be "homeless" if, due to a
lack of housing they must reside in a shelter, motel, vehicle or
campground, on the street, in abandoned buildings or doubled-up
with relatives or friends due to economic hardship or
eviction. A student can become homeless due to a house
fire or other natural disaster resulting in a temporary or
permanent loss of their home. Kathleen
Kropf is available for informational presentations to school personnel, PTO,
or student groups, or community organizations at any time. Please
contact her directly to set this up.
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