Jeffco Public Schools

Child Welfare Programming is a unit within the Student Engagement Office. This team provides support for District staff regarding their child protection/mandatory reporting responsibilities. The team also supports students who have experienced out of home placement through supports such as Fostering Opportunities.

The responsibilities for the Best Interest Determination Process are handled through the Child Welfare Education Liaison in this unit.

Dropout Prevention and Reengagement is a unit within the Student Engagement Office dedicated to re-engaging students who are at-risk of dropping out or who have dropped out of or are truant from school.

This office works to connect students and families to the educational, social, and community supports that prepare them for a successful future.

The Native American Education Program (NAEP) is a unit within the Student Engagement Office. The goal of the NAEP is to support educational success and increase belonging through the use of culturally responsive practices with Native and Indigenous students and families. Support is provided in the areas of:

• Mentoring
• Dropout Prevention
• Cultural events and activities
• Peer and family networking and support

As a part of the Student Engagement team, CFC specializes in McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act which ensures educational stability for children and youth experiencing housing instability. Students who lack fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence qualify for additional support and resources. Unaccompanied Youth, students whose living situation is not fixed, regular or adequate and who are not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian, also qualify. Our team of 7 CFC Liaisons work to identify and verify eligibility. They are also trained to assist with Medicaid /CHP enrollment. Educational advocacy, increasing staff awareness and community partnerships increase positive outcomes for students.

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