{"id":5999,"date":"2019-12-13T14:09:21","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T23:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?p=5999"},"modified":"2019-12-13T14:09:21","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T23:09:21","slug":"community-holiday-cheer-for-students-in-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kpbsd.org\/schools\/comm-test\/2019\/12\/13\/community-holiday-cheer-for-students-in-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday cheer for KPBSD students in transition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-13-HL-SIT-program-donations-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6000\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The outpouring of holiday support for our\nstudents experiencing homelessness is incredible!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cMany of these projects have been taking place for multiple years, and we are so grateful for the relationships we\u2019ve created and the effort and energy that goes into them each year. We thank these groups and all the individuals who contributed for being part of the community of care. It is beautiful!\u201d<\/strong> \u2013Kelly King, KPBSD Students in Transition Homeless Liaison<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kenai\nCentral High School Spaghetti Feed and Auction \u2013 local businesses donated to\nthe silent auction, more than 100 locals feasted, and nearly $6,000 was raised\nthat will go directly to the Students in Transition program to assist our\nstudents experiencing homelessness, and their needs.<\/li><li>5\nStar Realty and AK Express&nbsp;hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner for our\nfamilies, and then the greater community<\/li><li>Peninsula\nCommunity Health Services \u2013 gifts for students<\/li><li>Kenai\nPeninsula Association of Realtors \u2013 duffle bags with gifts for 28 homeless and\nat-risk youth<\/li><li>Cabin\nFever Creations \u2013 assortment of hygiene products, socks, blankets and stocking\nstuffers<\/li><li>Peninsula\nJob Center and Public Assistance employees \u2013 $600 worth of food cards for SIT\nYouth<\/li><li>Kaladi\nBrothers Coffee Co. \u201cDale Tran\u2019s New Years Day Giving\u201d \u2013 100% of all local KBC\nbeverage sales on New Year\u2019s Day&nbsp;will go to the Students in Transition\nProgram<\/li><li>Kenai\nPeninsula Borough employees and union members \u2013 lots of food for three of our\nSIT families and 1 unaccompanied youth<\/li><li>Kelsi\u2019s Closet \u2013 store special this\nmonth \u2013 with the purchase of a CC hat, Kelsi\u2019s Closet donated one to a local\nschool, and 65 hats were donated!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>For more information on the SIT Program or to see if you qualify, contact your local liaison. Homeless Liaisons can help students and families access supports and services to address these challenges.* (see contacts below)<\/p>\n\n\n<p> As of December 13, 2019, the Students in Transition program is serving 119 youth, and 36 are unaccompanied. By the end of the school year, we will likely average about 250 youth who are experiencing homelessness, and staying in school with supports from the SIT program. If you or someone you know is a family with K-12 age children, or an unaccompanied youth without stable housing at night, and open to assistance, please reach out to one of our homeless liaisons.*  <\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>Who are Homeless Children and\nYouth?<\/strong><br \/>\nEligible children and youth are students who lack a permanent, stable, and\nadequate place to sleep at night. This can include students who are living in a\nshelter, hotel, tent, camper or car, students that are \u201cdoubled-up\u201d with\nextended family members of friends because of financial difficulty, or loss of\nhousing, students who are couch-surfing, and those in \u201csubstandard\u201d housing. Students\nmay be part of a larger family unit that is homeless, or may be unaccompanied\nyouth (youth living in a previously stated situation with without a parent or\nlegal guardian).<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>What can the\nStudents in Transition Program provide?<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Immediate School Enrollment<br \/>\n\u2022 Free school meal benefits<br \/>\n\u2022 Transportation to and from school<br \/>\n\u2022 School Supplies<br \/>\n\u2022 Assistance in obtaining vital records<br \/>\n\u2022 Referrals to local social service agencies and public programs<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Students who don\u2019t have stable housing face special\nchallenges when it comes to school success. It is hard to learn if you are\nworried about your next meal, about staying warm at night, or about where\nyou\u2019ll be sleeping next. Students who frequently change schools or are\nfrequently absent lose out on valuable learning time and often fall behind\ntheir peers.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In the 2018-2019\nschool year, 224 KPBSD students were identified as homeless, using the\nfederally required McKinney-Vento Act definition. These students ranged from\nPre-K through the 12th grade, and received support services through our\nStudents in Transition Program and homeless liaison staff.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>*Homeless Liaison Contacts:<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Kelly King<\/strong><br \/> Homeless Liaison \u2013 Serving Central Peninsula, Seward and Tyonek schools <br \/> e: kking@kpbsd.k12.ak.us or call 907-714-8869<br \/> <strong>Jane Dunn<\/strong><br \/> Homeless Liaison \u2013 Serving Southern Peninsula and Ninilchik schools<br \/> e: jdunn@kpbsd.k12.ak.us or call 907-235-4664<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-1-of-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6001\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6001\" class=\"wp-image-6001\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-1-of-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6002\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6002\" class=\"wp-image-6002\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-2-of-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6003\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6003\" class=\"wp-image-6003\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-2-of-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6004\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6004\" class=\"wp-image-6004\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-3-of-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6005\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6005\" class=\"wp-image-6005\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-4-of-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6006\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6006\" class=\"wp-image-6006\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-5-of-8-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6007\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6007\" class=\"wp-image-6007\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-6-of-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6008\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6008\" class=\"wp-image-6008\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-7-of-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6009\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6009\" class=\"wp-image-6009\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/files\/2019\/12\/2019-12-8-KCHS-Spaghetti-Feed-SIT-8-of-8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6010\" data-link=\"http:\/\/communications.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us\/?attachment_id=6010\" class=\"wp-image-6010\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The outpouring of holiday support for our students experiencing homelessness is incredible! 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