Spectrum Youth and Family Services
The Spectrum shelter helped me out so much. It led to so many other things. Spectrum worked with me to get a stable place to live. They helped me find a job. I got my GED. Without Spectrum, I don't know where I would be today. They saved my life and helped me open my eyes and realize how much was out there for me.
Education
Spectrum’s Education Specialist provides support to youth in Spectrum programming to develop, maintain and achieve their education goals.
The following are some of the support services youth, and staff, can expect to receive through our Education Specialist:
• Enrolling in high school, college or technical/vocational training
• Designing a High School Completion Plan or pursuing a GED
• Information and advocacy on educational rights including disability issues and transition planning
• Locating resources for financial aid for college and/or vocational/technical training
• Consultation with Spectrum Case Managers and staff regarding youth educational plans
• Educating youth and Spectrum staff about the McKinney Vento Grant, a grant designed to support educational opportunities for homeless youth
In 2009 more than 50 youth were provided with support through Spectrum in attaining their educational goals.
Spectrum Youth and Family Services | 31 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT
Phone 802.864.7423 | Email info@spectrumvt.org