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The Impact of Homelessness on School Attendance

As the United States struggles with rising absenteeism and declining enrollment in our schools, it is important to consider how homelessness and chronic absenteeism are intertwined. September is Attendance Awareness Month and students experiencing homelessness face unique challenges to attending school. But their educational success is critical to helping these youth build a stable future.  The Impact of Homelessness on School Attendance

New Look, Same Mission

For over 40 years, Adopt-A-Family has been a trusted resource for families experiencing housing instability and homelessness in Palm Beach County. Since our founding in 1983, we have provided over 61,000 families with emergency shelter, housing, rental assistance, educational support, and thorough wraparound services to help them chart a course to a more stable future. New Look, Same Mission

Disability Pride Month

In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. This landmark piece of legislation worked towards creating equal opportunities and enshrining equal rights for the over 70 million Americans living with a disability. Project SAFE resident Mirabelle* with her son at Project Grow. To commemorate this historic moment, July is recognized as Disability Pride Month