Federal Way Public Schools invites you to a community-wide training on Homeless and Housing Supports for Scholars on Saturday, May 4. This training is open to all FWPS families, staff, and community members who are interested in learning about services and programs that provide resources to support scholars and families experiencing homelessness.

During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the McKinney-Vento Act, connect with service providers, and learn how to navigate housing services with Mary’s Place and the Multi-Service Center.

Donations are also being collected for the Leis for the Homeless Project, which supports FWPS scholars. The following travel-size toiletries, new and unopened, are needed: shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, chapstick, Kleenex, lotion, razors, sunscreen, and combs/small brushes.

This event is offered at no cost, however seating is limited, so please register online at https://bit.ly/2Dj6hBA.

The training will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 4 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center.

For more information about the McKinney-Vento Program, visit www.fwps.org/Page/3900.