FCRC Family and Community Resource Center

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Battle Ground Public Schools’ Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) helps meet the needs of families faced with housing instability and similar economic challenges.

The center’s staff fields requests for a variety of resources to help those in need. Those requests typically include items such as school supplies, backpacks, winter clothes and personal items that enable students to stay focused on their studies.

While a main goal of the FCRC is to assist families experiencing housing instability, it can also help connect families with many other types of resources and is intended to respond to the changing needs of the community.

The FCRC is a continuation of the district’s joint efforts with the Battle Ground Education Foundation, an all-volunteer, nonprofit community organization whose purpose is to leverage community resources to help maintain quality education for all students in Battle Ground schools.

Contact information

Name

Position

Email

Phone

Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC)

Email Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC)

360-885-5434

Brie Gardner

Administrative Assistant

Email Brie Gardner

Chelsea Ward

FCRC Specialist, South Schools

Email Chelsea Ward

Chris Chappell-Ward

FCRC Advocate, North Schools

Email Chris Chappell-Ward

Travis Blankenship

FCRC Specialist, North Schools

Email Travis Blankenship

Zac Palica

FCRC Advocate, South Schools

Email Zac Palica

January 2023

Dear Parent, Guardian, and Community Member,

The Battle Ground Public Schools Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC) is dedicated to supporting students and families by providing essential resources, strategies, and tools that help meet basic needs and ultimately contribute to academic achievement and economic independence.

The FCRC coordinates services to assist all students and families, offering:

  • Clothing, shoes, and coats

  • School supplies and backpacks

  • Seasonal and specific needs

  • Support for homeless students and students in foster care

Battle Ground Public Schools implements the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Foster Care Student Education Program. These programs ensure that students in unstable living situations have full access to their school of origin, along with transportation and services that promote educational success.

We are pleased to offer these services to your students and family throughout the school year and look forward to partnering with you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or needs.

The FCRC is here to serve any BGPS student or family in need by providing:

  • Urgent clothing, shoes, and coat needs

  • Backpacks and school supplies

  • Community resources, connections, and partnerships

  • Assistance with accessing educational programs and self-sufficiency programs (FAFSA, job access partnerships, etc.)

  • Coordination of urgent needs with local partnerships

  • Community and volunteer opportunities

For homeless students who meet McKinney-Vento eligibility, they have the right to:

  • Attend school even without necessary documents while they are being located

  • Full participation in school-related activities

  • Transportation to and from their school of origin

  • Free lunch and breakfast, if offered to other students

  • Academic support

  • Confidentiality regarding their living situation

For students currently in foster care, they receive:

  • Coordination with DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services)

  • Free lunch and breakfast, if offered to other students

  • Transportation to their school of origin

We are committed to serving your family and ensuring your students have the resources and support they need to thrive.

Sincerely,
Battle Ground Public Schools
Family and Community Resource Center

Need to file an appeal? McKinney-Vento dispute resolution form

FCRC is closed during the summer, June 17 – August 26.

FCRC Hours during the school year starting August 28:

Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

NEW LOCATION Lewisville Campus: 406 NW 5th AVE, Battle Ground, WA 98604

Family Resource Guide

The Family Resource Guide is now digital! The Family and Community Resource Center is a natural extension of the district’s partnerships with these local resources.

Volunteer or Support FCRC

The BGPS Family and Community Resource Center is able to provide support for basic student and family needs through the robust and active support of volunteers! If you’re interested in getting involved and helping out, please complete the FCRC’s Volunteer and Support Interest Form.
Email the Family and Community Resource Center

Clothes Closet Donation Needs

  • Underwear (boys and men especially)

  • Boys pants (primary school)

  • Sweatpants (all sizes)

  • 2 in 1 Shampoo/ Conditioner

  • Body Wash

  • Laundry Soap or Pods (clean and clear preferred)

  • Dish Soap (smaller containers)

  • Deodorant (men, women’s, and/or unisex)

  • Tissues

  • Facial Wipes

  • Disposable Razors

SHARE Food Bags

Request a food bag to come home from school with your student on Fridays during the school year. The bags are delivered directly to the schools by volunteers weekly by the SHARE Hunger Response team of SHARE Vancouver. Request a SHARE Food Bag

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