• Questions about referrals? Reach out to Kate- ksherwood@pps.net

     

  • PACIFIC ISLANDER CLUB 

      

    Malia Pousini |

    Pacific Islander Youth Advocate

     

    Aloha everyone, I will be working at Roseway Middle èßäÊÓÆµ serving the Pacific Islander community both èßäÊÓÆµ and families. I will be doing check ins with èßäÊÓÆµ, running after èßäÊÓÆµ programs & being of assistance where I can.

     

    I will be on site at the èßäÊÓÆµ Tuesdays 1:45pm-5:45pm & on Thursdays from 12pm- 4pm.




  • Susan Lam (she/her/hers)

     

     

    Hello everyone,

    I have been serving as a youth and family advocate for Roseway Heights’ Vietnamese èßäÊÓÆµ and families since 2021. My caseload are by referrals only with need-based priorities, especially for newcomers.

    INSPIRE offers afterèßäÊÓÆµ programming every Tuesday and Thursday, as well as family engagement and support.

     

    INSPIRE API Youth & Family Advocate - Vietnamese Students & Families

    What does INSPIRE offer to our clients?

    • ACADEMIC CASE MANAGEMENT

    IRCO’s bilingual and bicultural staff work with young people and their families to better succeed in èßäÊÓÆµ by setting goals and following up with èßäÊÓÆµ, parents and teachers regarding èßäÊÓÆµ’ academic progress and challenges.

    • AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT

    IRCO staff offer weekly small group and one-on-one tutoring groups, intensive math and literacy groups, and sports and enrichment clubs, including field trips.

    • FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

    Staff facilitate bilingual/bicultural èßäÊÓÆµ to home and home to èßäÊÓÆµ communication. INSPIRE partners with SUN Schools and èßäÊÓÆµ staff to offer culturally relevant parent workshops.

    • SUMMER PROGRAMMING

    INSPIRE offers regular summer academic and enrichment programming during the summer months.

     

  • Thang Le (he/him/his)

     

    Mission Statement

    Youth Advocacy program to assist youth in progressing toward and achieving individual success planning goals. This program focuses on academics, attendance, self-esteem, social interactions, positive behavior, relationship with family/adults, and basic needs to give youth elements to succeed.”

     

    What We Do

    • Organize youth summer programming
    • Targeted support for èßäÊÓÆµ to improve academic performance and attendance
    • Positive cultural identity, leadership activities and peer support 
    • Parent engagement to enhance home-to-èßäÊÓÆµ and èßäÊÓÆµ-to-home communication
    • Linkages to anti-poverty services, including food pantries and rental and energy assistance
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    African Student Club

    Hello, Roseway Heights èßäÊÓÆµ!

    I am thrilled to be working with you and your families. I will be conducting student check-ins, running after-èßäÊÓÆµ programs, providing support, and making èßäÊÓÆµ a fun and welcoming place. I have plans for field trips, sports, games, and family assistance programs. Find me at èßäÊÓÆµ on Mondays from lunch until after èßäÊÓÆµ in the partners room.

     

    Anisa Abdirahaman |