1. Board Presentation on Homelessness
April 11, 2016

2. Statistics 1 in 45 children in the U.S. are homeless at some point
In Iowa, 11,500 (1%) of children ages 3 – 21 and attending a school-based program are identified as homeless annually
On average, we identify 160 (3%) children as homeless and attending school at College Community for at least some point during the year
Homeless Students are:
2 times more likely to have learning disabilities than non-homeless kids
4 times more likely than their peers to show delayed development
6 months behind academically every time they move to a new school

3. How is Homelessness defined?
Individuals who lack a regular, fixed and adequate nighttime residence.
Fixed: A fixed residence is one that is stationary
Regular: A regular residence is one that is used on a predictable, routine or consistent basis
Adequate: An adequate residence is one that is sufficient for meeting both the physical and psychological needs typically met in home environments

4. What living arrangements are considered homeless?
Living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing
Living with a friend or relative due to loss of housing, income, eviction, or some similar reason
Living in motels, hotels, campgrounds due to the lack of adequate alternative accommodations
Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, malls, bus stations, airports, or similar settings
Awaiting foster care placement
Unaccompanied youth living in the above circumstances

5. Emergency Shelters/Transitional Housing
Willis Dady Emergency Shelter
Catholic Worker House
Madge Phillips Center
Family Promise
Heart of Iowa
The Way Home Program
Inn Circle

6. Identification of Homeless Students
Registration
Building Admins
Counselors
Teachers
Principals
Bus Drivers
Parents

7. CCSD Statistics as of March 2016
138 students identified as homeless
56 Doubled Up
76 Transitional Housing
3 Shelter
3 Hotel/Motel

8. Goals
That every student be able to be successful at school, without barriers such as transportation, lack of food, or lack of stable housing
Provide resources for families
Help families be able to access these resources
Developing community partnerships
Develop partnerships with local business/churches/programs/school districts
Work with our community agencies to gain additional resources/opportunities for our students

9. Successes & Challenges
Teacher/school support
Flexibility
All wanting the same goal ~ for the student to be successful
Challenges:
More exposure needed
Time limitations