Supporting Homeless Students in Southern Nevada - Inside the Title I HOPE Program at Clark County School District

Roland and Heidi sit down with Meg Pike, Coordinator of Title I HOPE (Homeless Outreach Program for Education) at Clark County School District.Meg explains how the Title I HOPE Program supports students experiencing homelessness in Southern Nevada, including the federal protections that allow for immediate school enrollment, transportation assistance, and access to essential resources such as school supplies and academic support. The conversation highlights the real challenges housing instability creates for families and how schools play a critical role in maintaining consistency and opportunity for children.Roland and Heidi also talk about their upcoming online Home Is Possible Down Payment Assistance class with the State of Nevada Housing Division and highlight the new $20,000 Worker Advantage Program. Because stable housing impacts every part of a family’s life, including education, the episode connects student support with long-term housing opportunities.