The Family Opportunity Center is a fluid space for students and families to connect with their school community on a meaningful level, addressing a variety of needs. Watervliet City School District provides this space so that extra attention is paid to every part of a student’s life, encouraging well-rounded success and wellness.
Examples of areas we serve:
- Mental health
- Physical safety
- Academic needs
- Food insecurity
- Transportation
- Housing needs/homelessness
- Any other needs impacting your family
Our Vision and Mission
Extend our reach
“Every student, every day” starts at home. We can do more for our students, together.
Improve relationships
When students see mutual respect and communication between home and school, their relationships thrive.
Increase wellbeing for all
With strong families, our students advance in academics and can begin to make plans for their future.
Services
Check-ins
We can meet you where you are and help meet the needs you identify. Meeting spaces are available at school, the Civ, your housing office, Watervliet Library, etc.
Connections
We can connect you with a variety of resources including: counseling, parenting supports, healthcare, academic supports, childcare, food, transportation, housing assistance, dv services, etc.
School Partners
We can meet with you to break down barriers to school involvement: accessing online portals; attending student meetings; assisting in communication with your child’s school team; etc.
What to Know
Do I have privacy?
Yes, communication with our coordinator is confidential.
Who do you support?
Parents, guardians, students, siblings, you name it!
Are services available in my spoken language?
Yes. Message Danielle McKee on ParentSquare with your preferred language and information can be translated for you.
Download the Family Opportunity Center brochure.
