Student Support Help students navigate negative or unsafe neighborhood distractions while traveling to and from school. Engage selected youth in extended learning programming with community partners to build developmental assets, including afterschool, weekend, and vacation programs. Work with students both in school and out of school based on an agreed upon schedule and the needs of the youth in afterschool programs. Provide mentoring support and postsecondary school preparation. Support students in making positive decisions. Parent and Family Support Assist parents and families with school related paperwork, including registration and student progress monitoring. Provide advocacy to ensure positive transitions from one grade to another. Manage the parent/guardian permission process and ensure all necessary paperwork is submitted through the agreed upon district process. Work with families on financial literacy and resource engagement to support their upward mobility. Support parents/guardians in connecting with community agencies for continued education or vocational trade training, positively impacting their students. Family and Community Resource Connection Connect families to community resources that support the whole child's needs. Serve as the link between the youth, their families, school, and community to develop a web of wraparound support. Collaborate with school staff and leadership through regular communication to share pertinent student and family data. The desired impacts of these services include increased in-school attendance, reduced school infractions, improved assignment completion rates, decreased involvement in the criminal justice system, reduced substance abuse, enhanced developmental assets, and support to keep students on track for graduation. Vendor Qualifications and Proposal Requirements Proven experience in case management and community engagement. Ability to work collaboratively with schools, families, and community partners. Expertise in providing support services that address the holistic needs of students and families. Capacity to collect and share data in compliance with district policies.
