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RCSD T.H.R.I.VE. (HIP- Homeless Innovative Program)

T.H.R.I.V.E. (Teamwork. Housing. Resourceful. Innovative. Voices. Empower).

RCSD T.H.R.I.V.E. began as a pilot. The pilot (Upstream) was a collaboration between the Redwood City School District, LifeMoves, Chapin Hall and the Chan-Zuckenberg Initiative. 

We are continuing to edit manual as we reflect and refine on our practices. 

This manual outlines RCSD's preventative homeless initiative and the tools needed to identify, refer, and serve families through case management services in order to stabilize their housing and household situation. The manual highlights RCSD’s pilot initiative and collaboration that aims to prevent youth and family homelessness through defined identification processes and a tiered case management model; through this intervention the initiative works to support the community school model to better serve students in the four domains of their development: intellectual, social, emotional, and physical.

 

RCSD T.H.R.I.V.E. Team

 

From bottom to top: Elsa Aispuro- Homeless Innovative Program and Community Schools Data Coordinator, Antonio Perez- Director of Student Services, Michelle Griffith- Director Community Schools and Partnerships, Elizabeth Calderon-Garcia- District Community School Coordinator, William Gomez- Homeless Innovative Program Consultant 

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Background (opens in new window/tab)

This manual looks to share and inform community entities on an approach that has been taken by a Northern California School District and their partnering Community Based Organization to address the issue of family and youth housing instability and episodes of homelessness.

Boy Working on His STEAM Projects at Taft School
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Community schools in Redwood City emerged in the early 2000’s as a response of the city and county to provide resources in our most underserved communities. The goal was to address barriers to learning and provide services to families in order to support the child’s academic learning.  

T.H.R.I.V.E. Model
T.H.R.I.V.E. Model (opens in new window/tab)

Referrals to LifeMoves were made for families and youth that met the following eligibility criteria: families that were flagged for McKinney Vento, youth who showed high levels of absenteeism, and families that were facing eviction/literal homelessness. 

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Impact

Impact in this collaboration came in its ability to highlight the effectiveness of a pilot preventative program.

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Resources (opens in new window/tab)

Community School Coordinators build lists of immediate resources and contacts across different community based organizations. Family Centers provide information in several key areas: food resources, mental health, public benefits, transportation, and core agencies for shelters and tenant rights. 

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Contact Us
 
Director of Student Services  

Antonio Perez

aperez@rcsdk8.net

 

Homeless Innovative Program and Community School Data Coordinator 

Elsa Aispuro

eaispuro@rcsdk8.net