Families in Transition - Bemidji Independent School District 31

3300 Gillett Drive NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

Eligibility

Primarily serves residents of Beltrami County Under McKinney-Vento legislation, homeless children and youth that lack a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence and can include any of the following: - In a shelter (family, individual, domestic violence, youth, or temporary housing) - In transitional housing - In a motel or hotel - Doubled up with others because of lack of housing or economic hardship - Temporary foster care or awaiting foster care - On the street, in a car, a park, an abandoned building or other place not designed for human habitation

Hours

Call for Information

(218)368-1059

Voice

https://sites.google.com/isd31.net/familiesintransition/home/what-we-do

[email protected]

Languages

English

Service area

Beltrami County, MN

Description

Assists families, schools, and the community to: - Enroll homeless students in a stable education program - Make transportation arrangements that promote stability including school of origin if feasible - Gather school records from other locations - Distribute school supplies and make referrals to agencies that meet basic needs - Increase awareness and support in the community regarding conditions of homelessness - Be an advocate within the school system as well as in the community helping assure homeless students are respected and addressed

What's Here

Students Children At Risk for Homelessness Homeless Youth Adolescents

Providing organization

Bemidji Independent School District 31

Provides education with 7 grade schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, 1 adjudicated schools and 1 Alternative Education Center.