- Westminster Public Schools
- MKV Title IX Part A Resources/Guidance
Title IX Part A Homeless Education Outreach
WPS McKinney Vento Education Program
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The mission of the Westminster Public Schools (WPS) Title IX, Part A program is to develop and maintain district and community partnerships to provide homeless families and unaccompanied youth with educational and social support advocacy. The project works to increase student access to quality academic programs, build family resource frameworks for professional communities and staff, and provide professional development trainings on Title IX, Part A provisions under ESSA and legislation under the McKinney Vento-Act of 1987. Posting Notice of Nondiscrimination Westminster Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Board Policy Non Discrimination Grievance form (Westminster Public Schools)
MKV Title IX Part A Resources/Guidance
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Title IX Part A Homeless Education Outreach / Educational Rights of Homeless Children
- Children and Youth Experience Homelessness: An Introduction to the Issues
- Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School
- Determining Eligibility for Mckinney-Vento Rights and Services
- Addressing Chronic Absenteeism for Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Transporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- McKinney Vento FAQ
- English - https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/parentposter_eng_color.pdf
- Spanish- https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/parentposter_sp_color.pdf
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COVID-19 Resource Help Pages & Additional Support
Supports for Summer
Mental Health Resource Page for Secondary Students English & Spanish
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Recursos y Páginas de Ayuda del COVID -19 y Soporte Adicional
Apoyos para el Verano en Español
Salud Mental para Estudiantes de la Secundaria Inglés y EspañolJóvenes de Secundaria
Inglés y Español Desplácese hacia abajo para ver la página en Español.
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General Resources
Please Refer to Corona Virus Help Pages for additional information.
General Emergency Resources (211) 2-1-1 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community.
Live chat or Call 2-11 or (866) 760-6489 or Text your ZIP CODE to 898-211
Hunger Free Colorado Bilingual Hotline – 1 -855-855-4626 (leave contact phone #) this program will assist families and caregivers with Colorado Peak application and will have additional resources to access food assistance –Or go to Hunger Free website
Hunger Free Spanish/English Food Assistance Sites – https://www.hungerfreecolorado.org/colorado-sin-hambre/
Hunger Free Hotline flier -
- English/Español (Desplácese hacia abajo para verlo en Español)
- Hunger Free Online Referral English
- Immigrant Informational Advocacy English/Español
- Immigrant Food Programs English/Español
Colorado PEAK
Apply for Colorado benefits online (medical, food and cash assistance)- English | En Español (necesita clic en Español en la esquina superior derecha para Español)
Colorado Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women with infants and Children under 5yrs old. (WIC)
- English | En Español (desplácese hacia abajo hasta la esquina inferior derecha de la página. Coloque el cursor en la flecha y desplácese abajo hasta Español y luego haga clic allí)
Adams County Human Services New Location
- English y En Español (está en las dos idiomas)
Have a Heart Map 2021-22
Mi Casa Business Pathways https://micasaresourcecenter.org/what-we-do/business-pathways/
Mi Casa Career Pathways https://micasaresourcecenter.org/what-we-do/career-pathways/
Mi Casa Additional resources https://micasaresourcecenter.org/what-we-do/other-resources/
Servicios de La Raza https://serviciosdelaraza.org/services-2/
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Housing, Utility, Legal & ID Assistance Information
Please Refer to Corona Virus Help Pages for additional information.
Housing, Utility and Legal Assistance -
Housing Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional housing
- Affordable housing
Utilities Assistance -
Legal Assistance Clinics
Birth Certificates & IDs
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Health and Mental Health Resources
Please Refer to Corona Virus Help Pages for additional information.
Health
- Kids First Healthcare
- English|En Español
- Walk- in Immunization Clinic
- English | En Español
- Tri-County Health Immunization Clinics
- English | En Español -(desplácese hacia abajo para ver lo en Español)
- Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)- (haga clic en la esquina derecha donde dice traducir, seleccione al Español. Esto traducirá la página).
- Kaiser Affordable Programs
- Clinica Family Health
- Clinica Locations
Mental Health Resources
- Colorado Crisis and Support Line-1-844-493-TALK (8255)
- Colorado Statewide Child Abuse Hotline 1-844-264-5437
- Community Reach Information (haga clic en la esquina derecha y seleccione al Español. Esto traducirá la página).
National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Dental
- Call 720-777-6788 select English or Spanish option then press 1 for scheduling and eligibility.
- Dental services 15 and under
- Emergency services 18 and under
- Children's Hospital Dental- desplácese hasta la esquina inferior izquierda y haga clic en Español para obtener información.
- Información en Español a continuación:
- Llame al 720-777-6788, seleccione la opción para Español y luego presione 1 para programar y calificar.
- Servicios dentales para menores de 15 años
- Servicios de emergencia para menores de 18 años
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Family & Adolescent Brochures
Please Refer to Corona Virus Help Pages for additional information.
Family Brochure
- English |En Español (scroll up and down to view both pages) ( Desplácese hacia arriba y abaja para ver las dos páginas)
Adolescent Brochure
- English | En Español (scroll up and down to view both pages) ( Desplácese hacia arriba y abaja para ver las dos páginas)
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McKinney Vento Professional Guidance
McKinney Vento Trainings
- Voices of Youth- https://vimeo.com/188923159
- Education is a Team Effort- Principals - https://vimeo.com/28684961
- Education is a Team Effort- Registrars- https://vimeo.com/28964328
- Homelessness In Schools- https://vimeo.com/28684961
- Education and Homelessness: Early Childhood- https://vimeo.com/188911524
Best Practices to Help Homeless Children & Youth with Disabilities
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Unaccompanied Youth Guidance and Rights
Unaccompanied Youth Information
- Unaccompanied Youth Enrollment
- Unaccompanied Youth Services
- Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Students
- New McKinney Vento 101 Under ESSA
- NCHE Homelessness Toolkit https://nche.ed.gov/homeless-liaison-toolkit/
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Secondary Youth Educational Supports
NCHE Bilingual Hotline for Education of a Child or Youth Experiencing Homelessness https://nche.ed.gov/resources/
NAEHCY FAFSA Tips for Unaccompanied Youth https://naehcy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fafsa-tips-uhy2017-18.Dec2017.pdf
Westminster Public Schools Future Center –
Visit the following links or please call 303-657-3929 for additional or specific information
Future Center Family and Student Support Page - https://www.westminsterpublicschools.org/domain/2068
English https://youtu.be/gRgdJ9iIMU0 Spanish video https://youtu.be/Sv0BdoUA8sk
PASS (Parent Academy for Student Success Program - https://www.westminsterpublicschools.org/domain/1908
Apprenticeship/ Job Opportunities:https://www.westminsterpublicschools.org/Page/10118
Financial Aid Page - https://www.westminsterpublicschools.org/Page/9685
TRIO Upward Bound at WHS https://www.frontrange.edu/being-a-student/trio-programs/trio-upward-bound
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Resources for Adults & Youth with Disability
Please Refer to Corona Virus Help Pages for additional information.
McKinney-Vento Law Into Practice Brief Series Supporting Homeless Children and Youth with Disabilities: Legislative Provisions in the McKinney-Vento Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Youth with Disabilities
- Resource Guide 19-20 English / Español La información en Español estará en letras rojas.
- The 3 Ps: Where to Start
- Disability Specifics
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Early Childhood Support/Services
Please Refer to Corona Virus Help Pages for additional information.
ECPAC Early Childhood Support Opportunities for Parents
Resources For Parents & Families
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After-School Opportunity
Boys and Girls Club for WPS
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GED Opportunities
During COVID -19 Please contact agencies and programs directly.
GED Opportunities
- Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma- GED
Colorado Department of Education (Cost Free)
Access the Adams County Workforce & Business Center online at org/workforce-business-center.
Adams County's Youth Succeed program is a federally-funded program that assists youth ages 14 to 21 in obtaining their high school diploma, GED or certificate/training (two years or less). Learn more in the program flier.