What is Robyne’s Nest? Week 3 - Who We Serve

OUR STUDENTS

• High school students in the HBUHSD & NMUSD, with little to no parental support, who have been abandoned, asked to leave through no fault of their own, or are being neglected by their parents or guardians.

• Students who, despite their difficult and unfavorable circumstances, want to be in school and have a strong desire to finish HS, who need support but don't know how to get help or what resources are available.

• Students are identified by high school personnel, who then contact us.

• Robyne’s Nest Student Coordinator meets with the student and counselor to discuss our program with the student.

• Students are required to be, and remain, alcohol and drug free, and have no involvement in criminal activity.

• Students cannot be on government assistance (housing vouchers, EBT assistance), except that they may have Medi-Cal health insurance.

• Once in the program and receiving the needed support, students must consistently attend school, and maintain a “C” average.

• Interested student is given our guidelines and contract to review.

• Students under 18 years old must have a parent/guardian sign. Once signed, these adults have no further involvement in the program.

• Student is accepted into the program if contract is signed.

In addition to the high school students in our program, Robyne’s Nest supports:

• At-risk Middle school students in the HBCSD through a group mental health and wellness programs, to provide tools and coping sills necessary for positive mental health and wellness before entering high school.

• Our students who have graduated high school and need support for college, trade school, and short term housing assistance.

In its entirety, Robyne’s Nest serves students from 12 to 24 years old, because the journey to self-sufficiency does not simply begin in high school, and does not end at 18 or with a high school diploma.

We take a proactive approach to instill personal responsibility and empower these teens to become self-sufficient, complete high school, and progress on their paths to becoming contributing members of the community.