Community Resources
A safe place to learn how we support students and families through life’s transitions.
At Uplift Education, we believe that every scholar deserves the opportunity to learn and grow – no matter what challenges life brings. Our Wrap Around Services team is here to walk alongside you with care, respect and resources.
Food Banks
Did you know that Uplift Education has a food pantry reclusively for Uplift families? We are proud to provide a Food Pantry Program in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank. This pantry is located at Uplift Infinity (1401 S MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75060) and is open to all Uplift families. Our goal is to ensure that no child in our community goes without the essential items they need to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.
Uplift Education Family Food Pantry
Location: Uplift Infinity Preparatory- 1401 S MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Appointments: Schedule a convenient appointment by emailing pantry@uplifteducation.org
Open to all Uplift families.
Here are some additional resources through the DFW Metroplex that may be more convenient:
Our Team
Wrap Around Service Coordinators provide support to students and families facing housing instability, financial hardship, or other challenges. Our job is to make sure scholars feel safe, supported and ready to succeed in school.
We work closely with families through:
- The Families in Transition (FIT) Program
- McKinney-Vento Act services
- Case management support
Each school has a dedicated Wrap Around Service Coordinator ready to support you.
Let’s Talk – Connect with Us
Have questions or need support?
We’re here to listen and help. You can:
Or, call your school and ask for the Wrap Around Coordinator.
Community Resources & Support
Need help outside of school? We work to identify trusted organizations all across the DFW area who offer:
- Shelter and housing help
- Rental and Utility assistance
- Mental health and wellness services
- Employment and job training
- Parenting support
- And more!
Download the brochure for your region:
- Region 1: Uplift Ascend, Uplift Meridian, and Uplift Mighty
- Region 2: Uplift Crescendo, Uplift Elevate, Uplift Grand, and Uplift Summit International
- Region 3: Uplift Infinity, Uplift North Hills, Uplift Triumph, and Uplift Williams
- Region 4: Uplift Gradus, Uplift Hampton, Uplift Pinnacle, and Uplift Wisdom
- Region 5: Uplift Atlas, Uplift Heights, Uplift Luna, and Uplift White Rock Hills
What is McKinney Vento?
The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures students experiencing homelessness have equal access to public education.
Under this law, scholars may qualify for extra support and rights depending on current living situations. To learn more about your scholar’s rights, view the links below:
Privacy Note: Information about your family’s housing situation is kept confidential and is never used for disciplinary purposes.
Families in Transition Program
Uplift’s Families in Transition (FIT) Program supports students identified under McKinney-Vento, offering resources and advocacy throughout the school year. FIT is designed to remove barriers to your scholar’s learning by offering personalized, wraparound services and resources. Every FIT family is paired with a Wrap Around Service Coordinator (WSC) who works closely with the family, school staff and community partners to meet urgent and ongoing needs.
Eligibility for the program is determined on an academic school year basis based on the Residency Questionnaire.
Additional Supports and Services
When life gets hard, we know families need more than just a one-time resource. That’s why we offer case management – a personalized, step-by-step support plan to help you work toward stability while your scholar continues to succeed in school. This looks like:
- Understanding your specific needs and goals
- Creating a plan of action together
- Connecting families to helpful resources
- Following up regularly to check progress, offer support or adjust.
Our team offers personalized support to help families overcome challenges and access the resources they need. We connect parents with trusted community organizations that can assist with essentials such as financial support, clothing, food, medical care, and more. While we do not provide these services directly, we’ll help guide you to the right places to call and ask for help.
FAQs for Parents
A student qualifies if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes living in shelters, motels, cars, parks, campgrounds, doubled-up with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship, or in substandard housing.
A student qualifies if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes living in shelters, motels, cars, parks, campgrounds, doubled-up with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship, or in substandard housing.
Yes, your information is confidential and only shared with school staff who need to know in order to provide support and services. It will not be shared with immigration or law enforcement.
Yes. All children and youth who meet the definition of homelessness are eligible, regardless of their immigration status.
The McKinney-Vento program specifically serves families and students who are experiencing homelessness. However, Wrap Around Services Coordinators may have other resources or referrals for families in need.
Eligible students can receive school supplies, transportation to their school of origin, help with school enrollment, uniforms, fee waivers, and access to tutoring, counseling, or other support services.
No. McKinney-Vento ensures your child can enroll in school immediately, even if you don’t have the usual paperwork (like proof of address, immunizations, or birth certificate) at the time of enrollment.
Yes. Students experiencing homelessness have the right to fully participate in all school activities, programs, and extracurriculars just like their peers.
Reach out to your school's Wrap Around Services or social behavioral counselor. They will help determine eligibility and guide you through the next steps.