Family Support
Birth to Three Home Visiting Program
Who is eligible?
- Prenatal mothers
- Children ages birth to three*
- At-risk families that reside within Rockford Public Schools boundaries
Services offered
- Home visits
- Developmental, hearing, and vision screenings
- Connection to community service agencies
- Parenting information and encouragement
- Parent-child interaction groups
- Transition to preschool
- Referrals to Early Intervention
For more information please contact the Early Childhood Screening and Placement Office at 815-967-8030.
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
The goal of the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department is to ensure families and community members are partners in the education process. We recognize these partnerships as vital for the success of each student.
To achieve this goal, the FACE department provides schools with support in developing programs for families, and by connecting our schools with the many resources our community offers. Our team is committed to family education, community partnerships and connecting volunteers to our schools.
District Parent Advisory Council
DPAC is a group of parents who play active roles in the direction of our school district. Parents serve as the direct communication link between the RPS 205 administration and other parent leaders. DPAC also works in connection with the Family and Community Engagement Department. DPAC is an opportunity for parents to learn about how they can be most effective in encouraging parent involvement within their schools and our district to obtain parental feedback.
PTO Resources
PTA Parents' Guide to Student Success
PTO Today - Use Plus Member code: E8E9GE
Resources
For more information please contact the Family and Community Engagement department at 815-966-3271.
Families in Transition (FIT)
RPS 205 serves the City of Rockford as well as parts of Winnebago County and partners with numerous organizations to serve our families including Crusader Clinic's Health Care for Homelessness and the City of Rockford's Community Services Division. All families seeking FIT services should visit the Welcome Center. Click to view FIT Department brochure.
McKinney-Vento Assistance Act
Your school-aged children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance Act. The Mckinney-Vento act defines "homeless children and youth" as individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.
This act also includes:
For more information please contact the Welcome Center at 815-967-8070.