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The Bonita Unified School District employs two licensed social workers who serve as liaisons to support youth in foster placement, youth who are experiencing homelessness, and families requesting assistance with needs such as food, clothing or transportation. The liaisons also supervise a team of social work interns who provide additional support to students and families. Please use the information below to contact one of the social workers with questions or if a student is in need of support in school or the student or family is in need of services or resources.
The district also maintains a counseling and mental health support team. More information can be found here: COUNSELING SERVICES
THE STUDENT AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Bonita Unified School District employs a team of social workers to support students and their families in an effort to ensure that all students can get to school every day and participate in the full range of programs and experiences offered by the district, and that they and their families have what they need to be safe and secure. Parents and students can submit a request for assistance through this program by clicking the link below. Parents or other community members interested in donating finds to support this program can also click below
INFORMATION ON THE STUDENT AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Student and Family Assistance Program is often times able to support students and families with needed resources. If there is an area of need, you may access our Request for Community Resources here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING MCKINNEY-VENTO / HOMELESS RESOURCES
Bonita Unified School District's social workers support students and families who are eligible for the McKinney-Vento program, assisting them with support services. You may access additional information on our McKinney-Vento and Homeless Resources here.
DISTRICT SOCIAL WORKERS / HOMELESS & FOSTER YOUTH LIAISONS
Tiffany Merrill
Bonita High School, Chaparral & Vista Schools, Ramona Middle School, La Verne Elementary Schools
909-630-1673
Crystal Alvarenga
San Dimas High School, Lone Hill Middle School, San Dimas Elementary Schools
909-741-0594
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
Support and Information for Youth in Foster Placement
Alliance for Children's Rights Foster Youth Education Toolkit
California Department of Social Services Foster Youth Education Resource Hub
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services Foster Youth Resources
Los Angeles County Office of Education Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program
California Foster Youth Education Task Force Education Law Fact Sheets
Housing Assistance Resources
Los Angeles County Family Solutions Center - call 800-339-6993
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