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Summary
Fitchburg Public Schools is considered an Urban School District by the Department of Education. Over the past several years, Fitchburg and the surrounding communities have seen a drastic rise in the number of students experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity. Living without permanent, long-term housing can have a profound effect on a child. Housing insecurity can cause a child’s schoolwork to suffer, it is also associated with developmental delays, learning difficulties, depression, and anxiety. Education is a key factor to breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness but often suffers when students are repeated displaced. Along with educational concerns many of our families need assistance with food, clothing, school supplies as well as numerous social service referrals and support.
Fitchburg Public Schools helps students experiencing housing insecurity to stay in school and on track. We collaborate with our many community partners and resources to provide the best information possible to empower our students and their families to improve their living situations. The school district has and continues to work with DESE, community agencies and government agencies to secure support and assistance for our families.
Regardless of their living conditions, all children have the right to receive high-quality education and basic social services in a safe and caring environment. If you are a student or family living in the Fitchburg area and are struggling with your housing situation, has moved due to an eviction, loss of employment, economic hardship, divorce, separation or other family tragedy, or if you know a student or family living in the Fitchburg area that are having these difficulties, please contact us as soon as possible.
Email us at fpsoutreach@fitchburg.k12.ma.us or call our main office at 978-345-3200.
How we can help
Identification is crucial. Fitchburg Public Schools wants to provide support for all families in Fitchburg who are experiencing housing insecurity (living with family or friends, living in a car, campground, shelter or motel due to the loss housing due to an economic hardship).
Please contact your school or email fpsoutreach@fitchburg.k12.ma.us or call our main office at 978-345-3200 for help to refer yourself or a refer someone you know to the FPS. An FPS staff person will reach out to you or the family you refer to assess for the immediate needs. We will address the barriers to education, such as school enrollment and transportation.
Fitchburg Public Schools will connect the family to local resources to identify housing options available, including MOC and New Vue Communities for immediate shelter needs.
LUK, Inc supports the unaccompanied youths in our district. The LUK services are specifically designed to assist young people (ages 16-25).
Students will be provided transportation according to the district transportation policies. Fitchburg Public Schools will address transportation needs for students living outside our district on an individual basis with consideration given to grade of student, distance, and time needed for transportation.
Fitchburg Public Schools will continue to refer to the many community resources for food and clothing.
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ALERT
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Where to now?
Summary
Fitchburg Public Schools is considered an Urban School District by the Department of Education. Over the past several years, Fitchburg and the surrounding communities have seen a drastic rise in the number of students experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity. Living without permanent, long-term housing can have a profound effect on a child. Housing insecurity can cause a child’s schoolwork to suffer, it is also associated with developmental delays, learning difficulties, depression, and anxiety. Education is a key factor to breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness but often suffers when students are repeated displaced. Along with educational concerns many of our families need assistance with food, clothing, school supplies as well as numerous social service referrals and support.
Fitchburg Public Schools helps students experiencing housing insecurity to stay in school and on track. We collaborate with our many community partners and resources to provide the best information possible to empower our students and their families to improve their living situations. The school district has and continues to work with DESE, community agencies and government agencies to secure support and assistance for our families.
Regardless of their living conditions, all children have the right to receive high-quality education and basic social services in a safe and caring environment. If you are a student or family living in the Fitchburg area and are struggling with your housing situation, has moved due to an eviction, loss of employment, economic hardship, divorce, separation or other family tragedy, or if you know a student or family living in the Fitchburg area that are having these difficulties, please contact us as soon as possible.
Email us at fpsoutreach@fitchburg.k12.ma.us or call our main office at 978-345-3200.
How we can help
Identification is crucial. Fitchburg Public Schools wants to provide support for all families in Fitchburg who are experiencing housing insecurity (living with family or friends, living in a car, campground, shelter or motel due to the loss housing due to an economic hardship).
Please contact your school or email fpsoutreach@fitchburg.k12.ma.us or call our main office at 978-345-3200 for help to refer yourself or a refer someone you know to the FPS. An FPS staff person will reach out to you or the family you refer to assess for the immediate needs. We will address the barriers to education, such as school enrollment and transportation.
Fitchburg Public Schools will connect the family to local resources to identify housing options available, including MOC and New Vue Communities for immediate shelter needs.
LUK, Inc supports the unaccompanied youths in our district. The LUK services are specifically designed to assist young people (ages 16-25).
Students will be provided transportation according to the district transportation policies. Fitchburg Public Schools will address transportation needs for students living outside our district on an individual basis with consideration given to grade of student, distance, and time needed for transportation.
Fitchburg Public Schools will continue to refer to the many community resources for food and clothing.