Support Services
Is your student or family in need of support?
The Native American Education Department provides academic and family support for our Native students and families under a Title VI grant in collaboration with Title I and McKinney Vento. Some of the services we offer our families:
- Crisis intervention and intervention strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Houseless issues
- Support services referrals including food, housing, and special education needs
- Academic achievement prioritization
- Substance abuse, DV, and mental health referrals
- Education and support of school staff in understanding cultural and societal factors that may have an impact on Native student academic achievement
- Native community-building events for parents and students
- Clothing and food distribution during the holidays
- Refurbished laptop for new students
We have an amazing student and family support team available to help! Please contact:
Victoria Hildebrand, Consulting Teacher
vlhildebrand@seattleschools.org
Kurstyn Allen, Social Worker
kjallen@seattleschools.org
Helpful Online Resources:
- Emerald City Resource Guide online
Comprehensive list of local resources. Service providers range from clothing, food, and financial assistance to employment services. - Teen Link
Teen Link is a program for Washington teens in crisis. Their online site offers information on the services they provide and a teen help line. - Youth Care
Local organization with a mission to end youth homelessness offering food, medical, housing, & mental health services for youths ages 12-24.