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 * __ Single Plan for Student Achievement Planning Report for 2009-10 __**

Department, Team or Program: Family Resource Center Name of person submitting the report: Kara Vickrey

We have been able to offer comprehensive support services to 86 students and families from September 2009 until February 2010. The support services are provided in English and Spanish and include: · Intensive case management · Therapeutic support groups · Individual and family therapy · Linkage to a Certified Application Assistant for Medi-Cal and Healthy Families · Advocacy and assistance with navigating social systems, including schools and welfare programs · Parenting education in home · Basic needs assessments and referrals 18 students have been linked to an EPSDT therapist (Early Periodic Screening, Diognosis and Treatment-the child health component of Medi-Cal). Approximately 13 families have received assistance applying for health insurance with the Certified Application Assistant. Provide information to parents on a monthly basis, “Coffee Talks,” to discuss a variety of academic and non-academic issues (ie. Helping Your Student Succeed in High School, Adolescent Development and Discipline, Drug & Alcohol Awareness). Approximately 189 parents have participated in the Coffee Talk meetings this school year. Over 1040 parents have been provided with training and/or information about how to access Parent Portal, in 3 languages (Arabic, Spanish and English). Parent Mentors have been able to educate students and families that are new to the school about rules and expectations, as well as assist them with completing paperwork and accessing resources on campus and in the community. 42 students participated in on campus support groups.
 * 1. What were your successes in meeting your team goals and supporting the Site Goals?**


 * 2. What were your challenges in meeting your team goals and supporting the Site Goals?**

One of the largest challenges has been providing effective and comprehensive case management services to the increasing number of families and students referred for services. Some of our other challenges include: families not following through with services; difficulty contacting families that move or change phone numbers often; lack of financial resources to assist families with basic needs (including food and transportation); and full-time Arabic translation to meet the needs of families that walk in to the FRC daily. More recently there have been many budget cutbacks affecting our community based service providers which have had a negative impact on both the services we are able to provide on campus as well as finding available resources and services to refer our families and students to off campus.


 * 3. What are your department/team/program needs for supporting student learning for next year in these areas?**

Professional Development: not at this time

Interventions Current: Would like to add: 1 part-time Case Manager 1 full-time FRC Coordinator (English/Arabic) 1 full-time Case Manager (English/Spanish) 1 full-time Clerical support 3 part-time Parent Mentors


 * __Supplemental__** Materials and Supplies to assist students who need additional support to learn (please do not list basic classroom supplies).

Office materials and supplies Supplemental materials and supplies for parent and student support Catering costs for parent education nights (Coffee Talks) Incentives (gift cards) to provide to parents for attending parent education nights (Coffee Talks)