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.

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.

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

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)

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

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. "

Focus Areas Attendance Behavior Parent Engagement

2016-2017 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

The Impact of your Investment 2016-2017 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

Collaboration with 80+ Partners

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

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

Revenue and Expense Breakdown

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

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