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A Boring Life Critical Issues Forum

Join Bryan Seck, Homeless Outreach Specialist from Lincoln Public Schools, as he explores the reasons for homelessness in Lincoln. Topics include domestic violence, medical issues, car breakdown, unaccompanied youth, job loss, eviction, and new residents. This forum aims to raise awareness and discuss solutions for homelessness in the community.

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A Boring Life Critical Issues Forum

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  1. A Boring Life Critical Issues Forum Bryan Seck Homeless Outreach Specialist Lincoln Public Schools March 17, 2015

  2. Why Homeless in Lincoln? Domestic Violence Medical Issues Car Breakdown Unaccompanied Youth Lose Job Eviction New to Lincoln

  3. 28 year old mom, three kids • $350 SNAP (food stamps) • $450 ADC (Aid for Dependent Children) • $150 blood and plasma donation • $800 salary from Pinnacle Bank Arena (part-time) • Total: $1750/month • Expenses: • Rent: $800 • Utilities: $200 • Car: $250 • Food: $500

  4. Youth Development Team • Support student and parent access and use of district and community resources.

  5. Definition of Homelessness • McKinney-Vento Act: • A person that lacks a regular, fixed, and adequate nighttime residence • Youth whose parents do not live with them- but instead live on the street, in shelters, transitional housing, or couch-surfing

  6. Student situations: • Is in the foster care system? • Lives in a motel with mom? • Lives in CEDARS transitional housing? • Is couch-surfing on the couch of his girlfriend’s mom’s house?

  7. What happens when a student is identified? • Who refers students to the homeless liaison? Collaboration works. • What can the district provide? • Immediate enrollment • Free/reduced lunch • Transportation

  8. How can schools help homeless students succeed? • Information Problem: First time homeless • Housing Security, Food Security, School Security • Follow up and follow through: Two Way Street

  9. Takeaways - The Strengths of the Homeless Scholar • 400+ students across district are homeless • Homeless liaison connects students to resources • Parents want to provide- each family has strengths • Resilience and Adaptability We will move mountains to get students the resources they need to be successful.

  10. Questions? Contact Information • Bryan Seck bseck@lps.org 402-436-1963 (Office) 402-436-3440 (Cell)

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