Supporting Families. Creating Stability. Strengthening Futures.
There are approximately 1000 homeless or at-risk students in our area, and we believe that no student should have to worry about where they will lay their head at night. Our mission is to end student homelessness and help families achieve stability and security.
Using a collective impact approach, we work to ensure that every student has access to permanent, dignified, and affordable housing. By partnering with government, schools, nonprofits, religious groups, and businesses, we aim to eliminate social, economic, health, and housing barriers for families.
Join us in our commitment to end student homelessness and create a stronger, more supportive community for all. We currently serve families in both the Center School District and Raytown School District through our Impact Program.
How We Support Families
Housing Stability
Transportation Support
Food & Resource Access
Life Skills Development
Case Navigation & Support
Financial Literacy & Budgeting
Our Approach
Families are typically referred to the Impact Program through our partner school districts after meeting McKinney-Vento eligibility criteria or other identified indicators of housing instability.
We work closely with school social workers and counselors to understand each family’s needs, coordinate support, and help families build individualized goals focused on stability, self-sufficiency, and long-term success.
The program is designed to meet families where they are while helping strengthen outcomes connected to housing stability, school engagement and attendance, family support systems, financial sustainability, and long-term student success.
Case Navigation Flow Chart
How does it work?
Impact is a three-phase program that takes families from being homeless to being self-sufficient and empowered to take control of their future. Our three phases are carefully thought out to equip families to create a better future for themselves while gaining stability through dignified, affordable, long-term housing.
Month 1
Intervention plan (safety, housing, etc.)
Group orientation
Complete intake
Collect essential documents
Begin weekly meetings
Create a budget
First Impact Days
Month 2
Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Employment & Housing Search
Life Skills: Time Management
Open Up Bank Account
Attend Impact Days
Full Credit Report
Month 3
Employment & Housing Search
Create a Credit Repair Plan
Weekly Meeting / Monthly Budget
Life Skills: Time Management
Employment Readiness
Attend Impact Days
Month 4
Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Implement a Credit Repair Plan
Life Skills: Time Management
Housing Readiness
Attend Impact Days
Flourish Furnishings
Month 5
Create & Implement a Sustainability Plan
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Create an Emergency Fund (1K)
Life Skills: Financial Literacy
Transportation Support
Attend Impact Day
Identify Support Groups
Month 6
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Connect with the Support Group
Life Skills: Financial Literacy
Review Sustainability Plan
Spirituality Conversation
Attend Impact Day
Month 7
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Connect with Support Group
Life Skills: Financial Literacy
Review Emergency Fund (20%)
Attend Impact Day
Month 8
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Connect with the Support Group
Life Skills: Renewed Mindset
Review Sustainability Plan
Transportation Check
Attend Impact Days
Month 9
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Connect with the Support Group
Life Skills: Renewed Mindset
Review Emergency Fund (40%)
Attend Impact Days
Month 10
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Life Skills: Renewed Mindset
Transportation Support
Solidify Support Group
Attend Impact Days
Month 11
Evaluate Plans: Home, Job & Car
Evaluate the Credit Repair Plan
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Review Emergency Fund (60%)
Review All Life Skills
Attend Impact Day
5 Year Plan
Month 12
Bi-Weekly Meetings / Monthly Budget
Community Resources List
Graduation Preparation
Crisis Management Skills
Solidify Support Group
Currently Serving
The Impact Program currently serves families within the Center and Raytown School Districts.
As the program continues to grow, we look forward to expanding partnerships and opportunities that support additional school communities and families across the region.