Homeless Education Project
The goal of the Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS) Education Project for Students "in Transition" is to help students in temporary accommodations achieve academic success!
Quick Stats from 2009/2010 (as of March 5, 2010)
- Approximately 392 students were served in Charlotte County.
- This represents approximately 245 families.
- Approximately 47 students served in the Englewood/El Jobean area.
- Approximately 247 students served in the Port Charlotte/Murdock area.
- Approximately 98 students served in the Punta Gorda/Deep Creek area.
- We currently have approximately 115 Unaccompanied Youths attending school.
- On average, we certify 49 new students per month.
Who is a homeless student?
Homeless students are those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes:- Students living in domestic violence shelters, teen parent shelters or runaway shelters
- Students on the street, abandoned buildings or vehicles
- Students living in public spaces: woods, parks or tents
- Students living in FEMA trailers, campgrounds or substandard housing due to lack of alternative accommodations
- Students living in low rent hotels/motels due to lack of alternative accommodations
- Students sharing the house, mobile home or apartment of other persons due to lack of alternative accommodations, dwelling eviction or hardship (Doubled-Up)
- Students not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian, living in unstable or inadequate housing accommodations (Unaccompanied Youth)
- Students awaiting foster care placement
- Students abandoned in hospitals
- Migratory students who qualify as homeless because they are living in the circumstances described above.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Lucy H. Garner
Homeless Youth & Family Liaison, at 941-255-7480.