Families & Schools Together (FAST)
Families and Schools Together (FAST) is an internationally acclaimed, evidence-based family engagement program. FAST supports and empowers families, guides school staff, and promotes well-being for students and staff to help create a welcoming environment at Hopkins Lloyd. The program is designed to:
- Strengthen family relationships,
- Improve family engagement,
- Enable caregivers to advocate for their children’s education,
- Connect families to other families, and
- Provide community resources to reduce isolation and stress.
Parent Resource Center
Families can meet with our parent coordinator in our Parent Resource Center to find support and services. The center is open throughout the school day for families to have access to donated items, learn how to become more involved, and help us maintain and beautify our building.
Project RETURN
Project RETURN supports our families by helping individuals overcome barriers created by incarceration. This program helps participants make a successful, positive, and permanent return to their families and our community. Project RETURN services include employment assistance, housing placement, addiction counseling, and group support.
Strong Baby Sanctuary
Strong Baby Sanctuary by Hephatha Lutheran Church is a well-baby and parenting-skills program for new and expectant mothers. It’s also for families with children younger than 12 months. Participants hear from guest speakers and learn how to take care of their infants. Strong Baby Sanctuary provides diapers, formula, clothes, bottles, and other key supplies. Participants also receive water-filtering pitchers and filters so their children are not exposed to lead in tap water.