Youth Connect Outreach and Home Visiting Program

The Learner, Engagement, Attendance Program (LEAP) initiative targets students K-12 identified as severely (15-17 days absent) or extremely chronically absent (18+ days absent) from school. With support from community-based organizations, New Haven Public Schools aims to ensure a seamless transition back into the school building for students identified by NHPS absenteeism data. New Haven Public Schools seeks partnerships with local community-based organizations with deep connections within the New Haven Community to support the goal of re-engaging students back into their buildings and providing them with the support needed to stay in school. Community-based organizations support New Haven Public Schools in making outreach efforts to families/students (phone calls and setting up home visiting meetings), home visits with face-to-face contact with students and families, providing the district with case management notes regarding the connection, and present to all NHPS scheduled meetings and trainings.