November 22, 2009

Duluth Public Schools Families in Transition Program

Our Mission:
Prevent students who are experiencing homelessness from losing ground academically through the creation of choices that promote healthy attachments between kids, schools and community. The program accomplishes this by facilitating enrollment, attendance and academic success of homeless preschool and school-aged children. 

Support Services:
The Duluth Public Schools Families in Transition Program can assist families, schools and the community to:

  • Enroll homeless students in a stable education program
  • Make transportation arrangements that promote stability
  • Gather school records from other locations
  • Distribute school supplies and make referrals to agencies that meet other basic needs
  • Increase awareness and support in the community regarding conditions of homelessness
  • Be an advocate within the school system as well as in the community helping assure the needs of homeless students are respected and addressed.

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Contact Information:

Deb Wagner
Families in Transition Advocate    
Duluth Public Schools  Phone:  (218) 336-8700 x1034
215 North First Avenue East  Fax:   (218) 336-8788
Duluth, MN 55802    Deb.Wagner@duluth.k12.mn.us