M-DCPS - PROJECT UPSTART

Address

1450 NE 2nd Avenue
Suite 500
Miami, FL 33132

(305) 995-7558

http://projectupstart.dadeschools.net/#!/

Overview

Description:

The Project UP-START Program assists with the identification, enrollment, attendance, and academic support of students who are living in unstable housing.

Eligible families qualify for the following services:
1. Immediate free lunch
2. Enrollment assistance to home school
3.College transition support for high school seniors
4. Transportation request to School of Origin
5. Referral for emergency shelter and/or rental assistance programs at an outside agency
6. Virtual tutoring services
7. Appointment with The Shop

The prom boutique is now open for appointment, email TheShop@dadeschools.net

Services

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Formal Wear

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Florida
- Miami-dade County

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General Education Advocacy

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- Miami-dade County

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Homeless School Transition Programs

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- Miami-dade County

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Parent/Family Involvement in Education

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Florida
- Miami-dade County

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General Information

Hours:

8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri

Intake Process:

Parents/Guardians are advised to visit their child(ren) school to complete the Project UP-START Student Eligibility Questionnaire (FM-7378) and the Referral for Services (FM-7404). The parent/guardian will be contacted once the Project UP-START Program receives the forms.

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole

Eligibility:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Project UP-START provides support services to students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Public Schools from Head Start through 12th grade who are experiencing unstable housing.

This includes students who are sharing the housing of family or friends due to hardship, students living in shelters, public places, hotel/motels, or substandard housing.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

Details

Miscellaneous

AKA:

HOMELESS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Related Resource

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Date of Official Change:

October 16, 2024

Legal Status: