THE DIFFERENCE IS "IN"
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We train experienced social service professionals in our integrated student support model, and place these caring adults – site coordinators – in schools, to become an integral part of students’ lives. Site coordinators provide and coordinate services in the school to connect students and families with resources they need most. The most vulnerable students get one-on-one attention and case management to ensure they stay in school and graduate ready for college and/or a productive career.
The NEED: 84% of Los ANgeLes' Students qUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCH*
*an indicator of being near or below the federal poverty level.
By 8th grade, students living in poverty are on average, three years behind their more affluent peers, half as likely to graduate from high school, and one-tenth as likely to graduate from college.
By 8th grade, students living in poverty are on average, three years behind their more affluent peers, half as likely to graduate from high school, and one-tenth as likely to graduate from college.
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These numbers do not reflect the incredible potential of all our students. Instead, these statistics reflect the systemic barriers for kids in low-income communities, from factors including: poverty, violence, trauma, fragmented support systems, out-dated policies, racism and implicit bias, undocumented status and more. Without additional supports, many of these systemic barriers prove too daunting to overcome, leading to students dropping out of school.
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