Homeless & Foster Youth Services
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Comprehensive Support for ALL SCHOLARS
At Scholarship Prep, we’re dedicated to supporting students experiencing homelessness or the foster care system, offering more than just an education—we provide a full circle of support to see students and their families succeed.
Student Services & McKinney-Vento Support
Victor Carcamo
Coordinator of Student Services
714-244-0240
vcarcamo@scholarshipschools.org
Kristen Crowe
Chief Community Officer
760-898-2715
kcrowe@scholarshipschools.org
Meeting basic needs, and beyond!
By connecting families to essential resources, our network of wraparound supports is creating real, lasting change that breaks down barriers to learning and strengthens our community.
Chromebooks for use on/off campus
Internet access via mobile hotspot
Classroom resource centers
Weekly food provisions for students and families
Individual and group counseling
Trauma trained teachers and staff
Transportation to/from school (available to homeless/foster youth)
Free before and after-school care
Laundry service
Summer programs (incl. meals, electives, and instruction)
Dress code-compliant clothing
School supplies (incl. pencils, pens, notebooks, and a backpack)
Services That REACH HIGHER
Students experincing homelessness and the foster care system qualifying under the McKinney-Vento Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act are eligible for additional support.
McKinney-Vento Rights
Under the McKinney-Vento Act and California state law, students experiencing homelessness can enroll in school even if they have uncertain housing, a temporary address, or no permanent physical address.
Foster Youth
Students experiencing the foster care system may attend their school of origin through the end of the academic school year, and school placement decisions must be made in the student’s best interest.
Breaking Down BARRIERS
If you live under. any of these conditions, you do not need to provide the following to enroll or attend school:
Proof of residency
Immunization records or TB skin test results
School records
Legal guardianship papers
Your child may have the right to:
- Immediate enrollment in the school they last attended (school of origin) or the local school where you are currently staying, even if you do not have all the documents normally required at the time of enrollment.
- Continue to attend their school of origin, if requested by you and it is in the best interest.
- Receive transportation to and from their school of origin, the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children, including free meals and Title I.
- Receive the full protections and services provided under all federal and state laws, as it relates to homeless children, youth, and their families.
Partnerships are POWER
Beyond the incredible impact we are making in the classroom, we know that helping families meet their own needs also helps our students thrive at school. With this in mind, we connect families with information and resources for:
Community Resources
- Food
- Housing
- Health & Wellness
- Employment
- Childcare
Help is here
Required
Student Services & McKinney-Vento Support
Victor Carcamo
Coordinator of Student Services
714-244-0240
vcarcamo@scholarshipschools.org
Kristen Crowe
Chief Community Officer
760-898-2715
kcrowe@scholarshipschools.org