Alicia Roberts
Family Services Coordinator/ Homeless Liaison/ Foster Care Liaison
360-318-2486 (office)
360-988-1949 (work cell)
aroberts@meridian.wednet.edu
Alicia Roberts is the Homeless Liaison, Family Resource Specialist/Readiness to Learn Coordinator for Meridian.
Readiness to Learn promotes student success by facilitating the combined efforts of schools, families, and communities to address the needs of the whole child. Molly has the responsibility to assist students and their families throughout the district. Referrals may be made for basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. She coordinates with the school district nurses on health needs including vision, dental care. Mental health/wellness referrals are also coordinated with school counselors and psychologists. Referrals are made to a variety of community resources to assist in meeting a variety of needs.
Other services may include coordinating resources for holiday assistance; Referrals to the Unity Care N.W. Mobile Dental Unit and sealant van provide dental services annually in our school district.
Homeless Education
Resources:
- Washington State Requirements and Guidance for Homeless Education
- NAEHCY – National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth is a voice and social conscience for the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. NAEHCY accomplishes this through advocacy, partnerships, and education.
- National Law Center for Homelessness and Poverty – Lawyers working to end homelessness.
- National Network for Youth – is working to create a community of agencies, people and resources to champion the needs of homeless and runaway youth, to ensure that opportunities for growth and development be available to youth everywhere.