Project HOPE is a program offered by the WSFCS that addresses the needs of homeless children and their families through the services of a Homeless Liaison/Case Manager, Teacher Assistants, Social Worker, Transportation Assistant and Administrative Assistant. Project HOPE began in 1996.
Goals of Project HOPE
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To eliminate gaps in the school enrollment of homeless students.
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To improve the attendance and academic performance of homeless students in school.
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To increase the involvement of homeless parents in the education of their children and in the community service delivery system.
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To provide local, state and federal advocacy on behalf of homeless children and their families.
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These goals are met by Project HOPE through the services of one case manager, teacher assistant and administrative support assistant.
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Program Strengths
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Project HOPE addresses not only the needs of the individual student, but is inclusive of addressing the needs of the entire family.
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Project HOPE continues to provide the advocacy that is needed to heighten community and school awareness of the issues faced by homeless children and their families.
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Project HOPE assists teachers and other school personnel in addressing the academic, emotional and physical needs of homeless students.
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In addition to providing academic assistance to homeless students, Project HOPE is a valuable resource to parents in accessing information related to the academic needs of their children and helping them become more involved in their children's education.
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Project HOPE provides needed community resource information to homeless families which is helpful in such areas as securing daycare, housing, medical/dental care, etc.
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Project HOPE participates as an active member of the Winston-Salem Homeless Council.
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Project HOPE works collaboratively with the City of Winston-Salem to serve and support homeless children and their families. |
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Contact
Phone: (336) 771-4732
Fax: (336) 771-4749
Jerrilyn J. Ingram, Homeless Liaison/Case Manager
Lydia Johnson , Social Worker
Consolata Cupello , Administrative Assistant
Robert M. Smith , Home-School Coordinator/Educator
Cynthia Cassidy , Tutor
Vickie Jarman, Tutor
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