REACH and Fostering Connections
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Project REACH is a Saint Paul Public Schools shelter and street-based program that promotes school stability and academic success of homeless children and youth. Fostering Connections is an SPPS program that assists with the education stability of students placed in out-of-home care.
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Project REACH
Project REACH is an SPPS shelter and street-based program that promotes school stability and academic success of homeless children and youth. We serve PreK and school age children in temporary housing situations. If you have any questions of need assistance, please contact Heather Alden - Heather.alden@spps.org or 651-744-7173.
About Project REACH video
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Fostering Connections
Fostering Connections is an SPPS program that assists with the education stability of students placed in out-of-home care. Please complete the referral, if you need any assistance contact: Heather.alden@spps.org or Adrienne.Hannert@spps.org
https://fosteringconnectionsref.spps.org/
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Need help? Resources and assistance
If you are a youth in need of shelter or seeking other community resources, please know we have resources available for you.
Overall information about St. Paul Public Schools COVID 19 response:
Information about SPPS Meal Delivery (Home delivery may be available)
P-EBT food assistance- Pandemic EBT food available
Options for meals/food: Hunger Impact Partners https://hungerimpactpartners.org/ Food Pantries https://www.foodpantries.org YWCA http://www.ymcamn.org/food-distribution
Rent Help MN- rental assistance available - 4/20/21
Rent, Mortgage, Utility, Eviction Assistance:Numerous community agencies are receiving additional funding for assistance.Basic Need Resources for Ramsey County
City of St. Paul Tenant Protections
Legal Aid assistance for housing (SMRLS)
Free Home Meal Delivery- Ramsey County
IRS Child Tax Credit If you are a Non Filer, If you file taxes, click here
Contact 211 for additional resources
Technology support for parents when assisting a student
Please contact Project REACH at:Heather.Alden@spps.org or 651 231 0404 if you need addtional resources
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Donate to REACH/Fostering Connections
Additional information to to donate to support Project REACH and Fostering Connections.
Donate to REACH/Fostering Connections through GiveMN
12th Annual Coat and Blanket Drive November 15-January 14, 2022. REACH is collecting new coats and blankets to provide to families in need. Contact Heather.Alden@spps.org or 651-231-0404 to coordinate a donation.
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Staff Resources
Additional resources for staff for Project Reach and Fostering Connections.
Staff:If you need to make a referral, please email Heather Alden with information. REACH staff are working and can reach out to families and youth.
Heather.Alden@spps.org
651 231 0404
CONTACT PROJECT REACH
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1021 Marion St.,
Saint Paul, MN 55117
651-231-0404- Link: Map to Project Reach offices
- Link: Staff Directory
PROJECT REACH
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R ealizing the
E ducational
A chievement of
C hildren experiencing
H omelessness
Promoting school stability and academic success of homeless children and youth.
- Project REACH referral form (for SPPS staff only, in district access only)
- If you have any difficulties, please contact Heather Alden heather.alden@spps.org or 651-744-7173