Connecting Schools Families and Neighbors Englewood Full Service
Connecting Schools, Families, and Neighbors
Englewood Full Service Schools Orientation
Englewood Full Service Coordinator My name is Marchelle Smith I am the newest member of the United Way/Full Service Schools Team. I started my role here as the Englewood FSS Coordinator on Monday, June 23 rd, and will continue to build on the great work being done in the Englewood community! The Englewood Family Resource Center, want to thank you for another successful year. We really appreciate you working with us to provide quality services for your children and families. We are here to meet you and your child’s needs by removing any barriers that may be keeping them from a successful school year. Please call or come see me to discuss services in detail. Again, thank you for your support, and we are looking forward to achieving more success in the 2015 -2016 school year. Marchelle Smith Full Service Schools Site Coordinator United Way of Northeast Florida 4412 Barnes Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32207 Tel 904. 730. 6288 ext. 295 Fax 904. 739 -5339
Created by Florida State Legislature in 1991 Englewood Family Resource Center Human Services Council asked United Way in 1995 to be the administrative agency coordinating Full Service Schools Duval County is the most successful Full Service Schools initiative in Florida!
The Secret to Our Success? Collaboration! Our community has embraced the idea that children will be more successful in school if they have the resources to address their medical, physical, behavioral, social and mental health needs.
Full Service Schools Funders J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver
Information and Referral Services * * Services vary slightly at each FSS site, determined by the needs of the surrounding community.
Information and Referral Services * Behavioral counseling Substance abuse assessment/counseling Basic needs assistance: Parenting programs Medical and health services Eyeglasses Tutoring and mentoring After school activities And other services to help children & families * Services vary slightly at each FSS site, determined by the needs of the surrounding community.
Non-Academic Barriers & Services
Ronald Mc. Donald® Care Mobile FSS middle & high schools Primary healthcare (parental consent) • School & sports physicals • Immunizations • Vision screening • Asthma treatment • Mental health screening • Referrals for specialists All services are free of charge State-of-the-art van Professional staff
Neighborhoods Currently Served
Services are Neighborhood Driven Oversight committees are made up of volunteers from the community and schools. Oversight committees determine the services to be provided at each site. In addition to core services, oversight committees allocate Funds each year to enhance services. Oversight committees do a thorough needs assessment to determine the services needed for their neighborhood. This assessment guides their decision making when allocating funds.
Challenges within Full Service Schools Every child that is identified to be in need of assistance, should be able to access it. Full Service Schools is making every effort to make sure that families are served.
Measurable Results • reduction is serious conduct violations • parents said that they saw improvement in their child as a result of services. • students showed an overall increase in functioning as a result of services. And positive gains in other key areas
Measurable Impact on Preventing Juvenile Delinquency • reduction in anti-social and criminal behavior • improvement in school attendance • reduction in physical violence • reduction in the need for constant supervision
Referral Requirements • The entire referral must be completed accurately and in it’s entirety for processing • Referrals can be submitted by anyone 18 yrs or older • School’s faculty and staff • Parents/family members • Neighbors and community members/leaders • Organizations and program officials • More….
Referral Process • Referrals can be Submitted via Email (Word Doc Version) Can be provided for your convienence – Email to Marchelle (Site Coordinator) and Shonnika( Administrative Assistant) • marchelles@uwnefl. org • shonnikas@uwneflor. org – We will forward to Social Worker • Providers: Mary Ellen: (Child Guidance Clinical Supervisor): mcrilley@childgudancecenter. org • Dee Murphy: (DCPS Social Worker) – murphyd 3@duvalschools. org
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