Community Schools Department
MISSION: The CUSD School Community Schools Department coordinates integrated health, human, mental health, educational, prevention, support programs, and services for CUSD children, youth, and families by collaborating with local, county, state, and federal agencies in order to design and deliver a seamless referral system. This system maximizes resources and increase client accessibility to multiple support services through a “one stop” family resource center model. Expected outcomes include increased rates of student success, resiliency, positive decision making, wellness, stability, and positive changes in family life circumstances.
The department is in a state of transition to a Community School model with plans to offer after school and support services at each CUSD school. For the 2006-09 school years, CUSD will implement this model at Cunha Intermediate School and on a limited basis at the elementary schools and Half Moon Bay High School as staffing permits. Cunha is a “John Gardner Center at Stanford University” demonstration site for implementing a Community School. CUSD partners include: The John Gardner Center at Stanford University, Boys and Girls Club of Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County Human Services and Health agencies, San Mateo County Sheriff, Half Moon Bay Police, Son Risas Dental Clinic, Silicon Valley Foundation, and other organizations.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMS
Community Schools offers a number of enrichment activities for students to continue their learning outside the classroom, connect with caring adults, and socialize with other students in a safe environment. OST programs are as diverse as our students and range from skateboard club to cooking club. Programs are offered to all Cunha students during lunch, after school, and some weekends.
INTEGRATED SERVICES: CS provides a centralized point of contact for children, youth and families in need. The Case Manager receives referrals from clients, staff, collaborative partners and agencies, then initiates the intake, assessment, and referral service process for each client. Intervention and Support Services include one-on-one counseling and support group settings. Prevention Services include educational workshops for parents and students throughout the year.
CS collaborative partners offering in-kind services include:
| • San Mateo County Health Services Agency | • San Mateo County Sheriff |
| • San Mateo County Human Services Agency | • Half Moon Bay Police Department |
| • San Mateo County Office of Education | • Half Moon Bay Recreation Department |
| • San Mateo County Library | • Peninsula YMCA |
| • Peninsula Partnership | • Coastside Collaborative |
| • Silicon Valley Community Foundation | • Coastside HOPE |
| • Pyramid Alternatives | • Seton Medical Center |
| • El Centro de Libertad | • Coastside Health Committee |
| • Project Focys | • Coastside Dental Collaborative |
CONTACT US at 650 712-5135 for more information, to schedule site-based presentations,
or
for referral services.
LOCATION: Community School's office is located on the Cunha campus, 600 Church, Half Moon Bay.
Community Liaison: Vanessa Geronimo
SMC Human Services Agency Case Manager: Alice James
Prevention Coordinator: Eva Forchini
Dental Coordinator: Robbie Bergerson
Cunha Community Schools Coordinator: Anne Hipskind 712-5135
Youth Development Coordinator: Anahita Modaresi 712-5137
Social Services Coordinator: Susan Sanchez 712-5130
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