Our Framework

Six pillars. Twelve initiatives.

Filter by pillar to see the initiatives building it out.

Pillar 1
Initiative 01

College & Career Pipeline

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Goal

Build a clear pipeline from Brockton High to college and career through tutoring, mentoring, summer programming, and family engagement.

Partners

Boston College LSEHD, Brockton High School, SPORVO Mentoring

Success measure

Postsecondary enrollment rate for students experiencing homelessness.

Pillar 1
Initiative 02

School-Based Tutoring & Mentorship

Goal

Provide consistent in-school academic support so students can recover credits and stay on grade level.

Partners

School on Wheels of MA & BHS leadership

Success measure

Course pass rates, GPA improvement, attendance gains.

Pillar 2
Initiative 03

McKinney-Vento Flex Fund (Thrive Stipend)

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Goal

Provide rapid, flexible funding for transportation, basic needs, and stabilization expenses.

Partners

Brockton Public Schools, Haitian Community Partners Foundation

Success measure

Funds distributed; students stabilized in housing/school.

Pillar 2
Initiative 04

Full-Time BHS Integrated Services Liaison

Goal

Hire a dedicated integrated services liaison inside Brockton High School to support students experiencing homelessness.

Partners

Brockton Public Schools, City Connects

Success measure

Caseload served, attendance, graduation outcomes.

Pillar 3
Initiative 05

Paid Work Opportunities

Goal

Create paid internships and work-based learning that build income, skills, and adult mentorship.

Partners

Sporvo, BAMSI, City of Brockton.

Success measure

Number of paid placements; sustained employment.

Pillar 3
Initiative 06

Belonging & Engagement Opportunities

Goal

Connect students to clubs, sports, arts, and wellness programs that build belonging.

Partners

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, SABURA Youth Programs.

Success measure

Enrichment participation rates.

Pillar 4
Initiative 07

Know Your Housing Rights Convenings

Goal

Host community meetings so families understand McKinney-Vento, tenant, and housing rights.

Partners

Justice Center of Southeast MA, Haitian Community Partners Foundation.

Success measure

Families reached; cases resolved.

Pillar 4
Initiative 08

Student & Family Resource Directory

Goal

Launch an accessible online directory of trusted services for students and families.

Partners

Brockton Public Schools, BE&HC partners.

Success measure

Directory use; referrals completed.

Pillar 5
Initiative 09

Champions Compact for Youth Housing & Education Stability

Goal

Formalize cross-sector commitments through a signed Champions Compact.

Partners

Collective BE&HC leadership.

Success measure

50 organizations signing on.

Pillar 5
Initiative 10

McKinney-Vento Professional Development

Goal

Train educators, partners, and providers in identifying and supporting students experiencing homelessness.

Partners

Brockton Public Schools, Youth Advisory Committee.

Success measure

Staff trained; identification accuracy.

Pillar 6
Initiative 11

Landlord & Housing Provider Partnerships

Goal

Build relationships with landlords and providers to expand stable placements.

Partners

Mayor's Office, Boston Higher Ground.

Success measure

Units made available to families.

Pillar 6
Initiative 12

Regional Network for Student Homelessness Response

Goal

Connect Brockton's work to a regional network with shared data and advocacy.

Partners

South Shore CoC, Boston Higher Ground.

Success measure

Regional members; policy wins.