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Support Services

Is your student or family in need of support?

The Native American Education Department provides academic and family support for our Native students and their families under a Title VI grant in collaboration with Title I and McKinney Vento. Some of the services we offer our families:

  • Crisis intervention and intervention strategies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Houseless issues
  • Support services referrals including food, housing, and special education needs
  • Academic achievement prioritization
  • Substance abuse, DV, and mental health referrals
  • Education and support of school staff in understanding cultural and societal factors that may have an impact on Native student academic achievement
  • Native community-building events for parents and students
  • Clothing and food distribution during the holidays
  • Refurbished laptop for new students

To obtain direct assistance at the school level, please see the McKinney Vento Point of Contact for your building from the list.

If you need further assistance in securing resources or help in advocating for your needs, we have an amazing student and family support team available to help! Please contact:

Victoria Hildebrand, Consulting Teacher
vlhildebrand@seattleschools.org

Kurstyn Allen, Social Worker
kjallen@seattleschools.org

Free Community Thanksgiving Meals around Seattle

Phinney Neighborhood Association 6532 Phinney Ave N.

  • November 27th, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 
  • Details: Annual Thanksgiving potluck meal. Free; please bring a dish to share if possible. RSVP recommended. 
  • Contact: 206-783-2244 
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The Salvation Army – Greenwood 9501 Greenwood Ave N

  • November 27th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  • Details: Offering a free Thanksgiving meal with all the classic dishes. 
  • Contact: 206-783-1225 
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The Alajawan Brown Foundation
Talley High School — 7800 S 132nd St

Bread of Life Mission 97 South Main St

  • November 27th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Details: Serving a hot meal including turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pie.
  • Contact: 206-682-3579
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Stand Tall Outreach  
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School — 1301 East Yesler Way 

  • November 27th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
  • Details: Free Thanksgiving meals, warm clothing, and hygiene kits. All are welcome.    
  • Contact: (206) 578-9240  
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St. James Cathedral Kitchen 910 Columbia Street

Rainier Community Center  4600 38th Ave. S  

  • Date: November 26th, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.  
  • Details: Free Community Dinner, no registration; all are welcome to attend and enjoy an evening of food and connection. 
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Lil Red’s Catering and Takeout 4225 Rainier Ave S

  • November 27th, 11 am – 3pm 
  • Details: Annual Thanksgiving Day Community Meal. All are welcome to come and get a plate or plates for your family.  
  • Contact: (206) 760-2931  
  • More Information>>

The Hall at Fauntleroy 9131 California Ave. SW

Seattle Indian Health Board

Food Assistance Resources

Food Assistance List by Region

Food For All- Where to Find Free Meals

Academic Support

Seattle Public Library is now offering free, one-on-one virtual and in-person tutoring for SPS students in grades K through 12. Starting on Thursday, Oct. 6th, Seattle students can connect through the Library’s platform to get instant access to Tutor.com’s 3,000 highly vetted expert tutors, who can help youth with schoolwork, tutoring and academic coaching in a variety of subjects in a safe and secure online classroom. One-on-one help is available in math, writing, science, history, foreign languages, college essay writing, Advanced Placement (AP) courses and more.

To access virtual tutoring through The Seattle Public Library and log in with your library card or Library Link number and pin to request a tutor.

Any student enrolled in SPS can log in with their student ID number through Library Link.

In-person tutoring is offered at various libraries throughout King County. Check The Seattle Public Library website for locations.

Helpful Social Services Online Resources:

  • Native American Educational Services The Puget Sound Education Service District website provides information on multiple supports including educational, social, and financial services available in the Puget Sound region.
  • Seattle Food Committee Find local food banks in your community through their interactive map.
  • Emerald City Resource Guide online
    Comprehensive list of local resources. Service providers range from clothing, food, and financial assistance to employment services.
  • Teen Link
    Teen Link is a program for Washington teens in crisis. Their online site offers information on the services they provide and a teen help line.
  • Youth Care
    Local organization with a mission to end youth homelessness offering food, medical, housing, & mental health services for youths ages 12-24.