Yes. Homeless Outreach Promoting Education—called HOPE—is a partnership between Vancouver Public Schools and local shelters in the community to help meet the needs of homeless families with school-aged children. Families should contact the HOPE staff for assistance.

If a student received services during the 2019-20 school year, they must contact the HOPE staff to continue receiving assistance in the 2020-21 school year.

How to reach HOPE staff

  • Phone: 360-313-1483
  • Homeless Liaison/Foster Care Liaison Melissa Newhouse: melissa.newhouse@vansd.org
  • Clerk Mary Logan: mary.logan@vansd.org (se habla Español)
  • Program Specialist Amanda Takish: amanda.takish@vansd.org