Goals & Services
The Students & Families in Transition team work closely to help the schools understand and meet the McKinney-Veto Act guidelines in supporting homeless children and youth. SFIT’s main focus is on the educational needs of students identified as homeless/transitional or pending identification due to residing in a temporary or transitional housing situation. SFIT works closely with children/youth, parents/guardians, and schools to ensure the educational stability for students. SFIT collaborates with community agencies and connect parents/guardians to available resources.
Program Goals
- Increase McKinney-Vento Acts awareness in the school and community
- Ensure identification of homeless students in the district
- Improve attendance and academic achievement
- Provide services to unaccompanied homeless youth
- Serve as a liaison between school, parents, students and community agencies to meet the educational needs of children and youth
Program Services
- Provide staff training and consultation on the McKinney-Vento Act and the identification of homeless students
- Collaborate with school personnel
- Provide school supplies, book bags and school uniforms
- Coordinate school transportation for students to remain in their school of origin or neighborhood school
- Provide family or unaccompanied homeless youth referrals to community agencies
- Form partnerships with community agencies for identification and services for homeless students
Program Academic Support
- Communicate with schools about students
- Engage parents in student learning
- Assist students in creating a path to graduation and post-secondary planning
- Ensure unaccompanied homeless youths obtain the support necessary to graduate