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Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
A Boring Life
Critical Issues Forum
Bryan Seck
Homeless Outreach Specialist
Lincoln Public Schools
March 17, 2015
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Why Homeless in Lincoln?
Domestic Violence
Medical Issues
Car Breakdown
Unaccompanied Youth
Lose Job
Eviction
New to Lincoln
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
28 year old mom, three kids• $350 SNAP (food stamps)• $450 ADC (Aid for Dependent Children)• $150 blood and plasma donation• $800 salary from Pinnacle Bank Arena (part-time)• Total: $1750/month
• Expenses:• Rent: $800• Utilities: $200• Car: $250• Food: $500
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Youth Development Team
•Support student and parent access and use of district and community resources.
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Definition of Homelessness
•McKinney-Vento Act:•A person that lacks a regular, fixed, and adequate nighttime residence
•Youth whose parents do not live with them- but instead live on the street, in shelters, transitional housing, or couch-surfing
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Student situations:
•Is in the foster care system?•Lives in a motel with mom?•Lives in CEDARS transitional housing?
•Is couch-surfing on the couch of his girlfriend’s mom’s house?
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
What happens when a student is identified?
•Who refers students to the homeless liaison? Collaboration works.
•What can the district provide?• Immediate enrollment• Free/reduced lunch• Transportation
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
How can schools help homeless students succeed?
•Information Problem: First time homeless
•Housing Security, Food Security, School Security
•Follow up and follow through: Two Way Street
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Takeaways - The Strengths of the Homeless Scholar• 400+ students across district are homeless
• Homeless liaison connects students to resources
• Parents want to provide- each family has strengths
• Resilience and Adaptability
We will move mountains to get students the resources they need to be successful.
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln, Nebraska
Questions?
Contact Information •Bryan Seck
402-436-1963 (Office)
402-436-3440 (Cell)