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NAEHCY ConferencePittsburgh, PA

November 7, 2011

WISHES (Workers Intervening for Success of Homeless Education for Students:

A Strong Model for a Rural School District)

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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

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NC Map

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Wayne County Public Schools2010-2011

McKinney-Vento Statistics

• 2010-2011 = 496• 2009-2010 = 275• 2008-2009 = 176

• Total schools = 31

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McKinney-Vento Demographic Data2010-2011

Number Identified:

Demographic Description:

315 Shared housing due to loss or hardship

93 Migratory children

82 Lack of fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence

64 Withdrawn from county

56 Lives in hotels, motels, campground

55 Transferred within county

39 Unaccompanied youth

7 Lives in shelter

2 Lives in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing

2 Awaiting foster care

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McKinney-VentoStudent Database

Components

Participant InformationMcKinney-Vento InformationReports – District and individual schoolSearch capability

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Cayen Contact Information

www.cayen.net

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Meeting the Needs of McKinney-Vento Students in a

Rural Community 

A Child Family Support Team (CFST) MODEL 

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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.

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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.

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Student ReferralStudents 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

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Student Identification

Referral form Screening form          Parental contact

Meeting scheduled  

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     CFST Team CompositionParent 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

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Lead Agency’s RoleThe 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)

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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

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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.

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Child Family Support Team Forms

• Referral Form

• Screening Form

• Confidentiality Form

• Consent to Release Form

• Service Plan

• Progress Notes

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Collaboration with 

Internal and External

Partners 

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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  

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Outreach and Support to Shelters

Provide information pertaining to McKinney-Ventolaws and school-based services available to students andfamilies 

Provide academic resources such as books, games, andcomputers to shelters during the academic school year 

Provide ongoing follow-up with shelters weekly to determinewhether students are residing in their facilities

Offer daily tutoring and academic reinforcement to students

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Internal and External Resources

• Books• Tutoring• Computers• School supplies• Backpacks• Glasses • Shoe donations• Clothing vouchers• Weekend food program 

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Small Group Discussion

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

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WISHWayne Initiative for School Health

• Program Goal

• Services

• Collaborators

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Questions?