Transition Education Program - TEP

When a young child experiences homelessness, the systems around them can help create stability. Thank you to The BUILD Initiative for creating space for this critical conversation. Last month, Erin Patterson, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at SchoolHouse Connection, presented at BUILD’s state convening on the importance of early childhood systems in addressing child and family homelessness.

We were honored to be part of the conversation, and encouraged by the thoughtful questions states are asking about how to strengthen systems, remove barriers, and better support children and families experiencing homelessness.

Early childhood systems have a powerful role to play in connecting families to stability, care, and opportunity during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Special thanks to SEARCH Homeless Services and Tracy Duarte for your sharp insights and continued leadership on behalf of children and families experiencing homelessness.

Friday a large donation of shoes came to MMSD from Soles For Souls. WIth help from Katie Larsen Klodd - we shelved all the shoes and they are ready for our school staff to come and pick of shoes for their schools. Thank you Katie for your help this morning!!! So appreciated your time and support!

Student homelessness requires collaborative response, not university ignorance Homelessness is a rising concern among students and young adults in Dane County as pandemic-era assistance expires and leadership does not adequately address the issue, according to the Cap Times. In Dane County schools, over 2,400 students did not have access to stable housing in the last school ye...

Experiencing homelessness and going to school is complicated and challenging

Homeless students’ safety net has gaps, Dane County panelists say Staff from Madison, DeForest and Sun Prairie public schools outlined their challenges as more young people navigate housing instability.

When then temperature drops, it becomes critical that supports are available for our families experiencing homelessness. It is just toooooo cold to be in a car or someplace not meant for human habitation!

Brutal cold exposes growing need across Madison A dangerous cold blast hit southern Wisconsin during the coldest stretch of the year.

Many thanks to Soles4Souls and AXiD along with ADK who helped bring new shoes to sooooooo many feet!

We are excited to support the community this holiday season for our 5th Annual Holiday Basket Giveaway.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support this season, stop by Atwood Barbershop, 2134 Atwood Ave. on December 20th from 11 AM to 2 PM to pick up a free holiday basket.

Happy Holidays!