System of Care
Community Connections at Utica City School District
The current vendors are:
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) is a nationally-recognized youth development program that helps at-risk secondary school students stay in school and earn their high school diploma, while providing invaluable part-time work experience and job skills to help prepare them for life after graduation. Full-time, professional Youth Advocates provide long-term mentoring and connect students to a 360-degree web of individualized support. HW-SC empowers students with the skills and confidence they need to realize their dreams of success at school, at home, and on the job.
Contact Information
Patricia Washington, Regional Director
Email: pwashing@hillside.com
Phone: 315-577-0785
Website: https://hillside.com
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Within our School Based Services, we have the unique ability to provide an array of custom-tailored support services to meet the needs of Utica City School District students. Our services include a comprehensive program providing intensive mental health supports within a special education classroom setting, a full-time behavior specialist and a clinical care coordinator; tier 2 supports and interventions which include a student engagement specialist, the ability to access our network of providers through our Independent Practice Association (IPA) services; and customized training for staff, students and parents. All programs utilize evidence-based principles and are centered around our core philosophy of Wraparound care.
Contact Information
Jesenia Wright, LMSW, Director of School Based Mental Health
310 Main Street
Utica, NY 13501
Phone: 315-801-5717
Website: https://ican.family
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On Point for College is a nationally-recognized college attainment program. It was founded in 1999 to help first-generation students gain access to college. In the years since, it has expanded its offerings to include college success (completion) support, career planning and placement support, and most recently, support with non-college post-secondary credential attainment. It has grown from serving only Syracuse, New York, to serving nearly all of Central New York, including Cayuga, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties. On Point also maintains active partnerships with two New York City-based agencies, Goddard-Riverside Community Center and New Settlement Apartments, which allows it to better support students attending college in the downstate region. On Point services are 100% free and available to students of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels. On Point specializes in helping high school students and recent graduates, as well as those who have been away from school for a while or who have earned GED or HSE credentials. On Point also has extensive experience working with populations who may face additional challenges including, but not limited to, refugee or immigrant status, dependent children, experience with the foster care system, a history of court involvement, and housing insecurity.
INTEREST FORM: https://onpoint.purplewire.com/applicationform/interest
Contact Information
Kevin Marken, Utica Director
2608 Genesee Street, Suite 1 - Lower Floor
Utica, NY 13502
Phone: 315-454-7293
Website: https://www.onpointforcollege.org
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Safe Schools Mohawk Valley has been providing wrap around services to Utica City School District student and families for over 20 years. We have staff located in each school building to help keep students engage in school and be successful. We primarily address absenteeism, tardiness and skipping classes as we well behavior issues in school and at home. Any issue that is impacting the success of student in school we can help with this can also include loss, family illness, bullying, moving to a new school, anxiety in school and many other issues. Referrals typically will come from the school staff, but we are happy to have families reach out to us directly if they need support with their child at school or with the school. You can reach out to the Safe Schools Youth Case Manager in the school building.
Contact Information
Director of Programs for Utica
Melanie Adams
Email: madams@ssmv.org
Phone: 315-733-SSMV (7768) x 205
Website: www.safeschoolsmohawkvalley.org
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Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP) is a multi-year collaborative program, established in 1993 with Utica University and the Utica City School District (UCSD). This program is designed by education professionals to motivate diverse and talented students with potential to stay in school, earn a New York State Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, and graduate college and career ready. From entering in grade seven, until graduation, Young Scholars students participate in a year-round comprehensive program providing academic, social, and cultural enrichment.
Contact Information:
315-792-3237
Website: https://www.utica.edu/academic/yslpp
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Upward Bound led by MVCC provides opportunities and fundamental support to its participants to succeed in their precollege academics and preparation for college entrance. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and/or students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in, and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound offers extensive tutoring and mentoring, participates in various local community service events, college campus visits, and provides participants with a performance-based quarterly stipend and a work-study stipend during the required six week Summer College Program.
Contact:
Rhona S. Patterson, Upward Bound Program Coordinator
Email: rpatterson2@mvcc.edu
Phone: 315-731-5836
Website: https://www.mvcc.edu/upward-bound
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HMJ Consulting believes each Utica student has a sphere of excellence and is partnering with the Utica City School District to support student college and career readiness along with community engagement. Our E.A.T.S. services include a special empowerment program that connects students with inspiring alumni, personalized college coaching, extracurricular strategies and additional digital resources. Our community engagement work includes informative workshops for students and families, community resource fairs, a handy directory of local opportunities, and an innovative online portal for easy access. Our collaborative philosophy includes engaging students and administrators in building these sustainable systems. Together, we're working to empower students on their path to success, support families, and enhance the connection between our schools and the community.