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Links to useful resources:Bridge of Hope KitchenServices: Hot Meals, Computer Lab, Help with homeworkAddress: 1178 62nd Ave South, St. Petersburg, Fl 33705Contact Person: Lou Hill, Operations OfficerContact Number: 727-377-5979Email: HopeKitchenProject@gmail.comCollege Resources
- Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College
- I want to go to College: Now What? A guide for students experiencing homelessness and considering college.
- St. Petersburg College: Road to Independence, Success,& Excellence RISE Program
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Helping Hand: Resources & Support for Low Income College Students: https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/resources/low-income-college-students/
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Resources & Scholarships for Homeless Students: https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/resources/higher-education-resources-for-homeless-students/
Additional Resources
- 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares
- Florida Coalition for the Homeless
- HUD
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
- National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE
- The National Coalition for the Homeless
- The National Law Center
- Pinellas County Homeless Leadership Alliance
- Pinellas County Schools Parents' Guide
2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares
This site provides an online countywide directory of all the community and financial resources and volunteer opportunities available in Pinellas County, Florida. There is virtual library with downloadable information on community resources and volunteering. Additionally, there is information about Community Voice Mail, Healthnet, Tampa Bay Information Network (TBIN), and Safe Start.Call 2-1-1 or visit 211 Tampabay Cares, Inc. to find help Search for Services - Pinellas County - guide to information on who to call for more information and online tools for individuals and companies.Among its many activities, this statewide all-volunteer coalition in Florida initiated an annual state conference on homelessness (1996), developed recommended standards and policies (1997) and received its first grant (1998)
HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website.National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
NAEHCY is the only professional association that is specifically dedicated to homeless education.
National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE
This site is dedicated to the education of homeless children and youth. It includes a Help-line that describes all the local McKinney Programs in each state, and it includes a bibliography of homeless education resources.
The National Coalition for the Homeless
This is a very comprehensive site about homelessness which includes information on the education of homeless children and youth and the Stewart B. McKinney Act (see links below).
The National Law Center
This site provides general information about homelessness and provides a bibliography of articles and reports on various aspects of homelessness. It also includes a list of the educational rights of homeless children and youth.
Pinellas County Homeless Leadership Alliance
The Pinellas County Homeless Leadership Alliance is an independent community-based not-for-profit organization that provides public education, advocacy, program support, capacity building and technical assistance to the homeless service community. The Board's ultimate goal is to end homelessness.
Pinellas County Schools Parents' Guide (English and Spanish [Espanol] versions are available)
The Pinellas County Schools Parent's Guide which includes information on the school calendar, parent and student information, required documentation, immunization information, early childhood, graduation requirements, rigorous academic opportunities, exceptional student education, FCAT, AYP, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), school options, alternative programs, list of schools and more.
