We are the FACE of Denver Public Schools. Family and Community Engagement (FACE) provides access to resources, information, education and support for everyone in the DPS community at any point in their life's journey, supporting our district’s 93,000 students and their families.

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High School Seniors/Juniors interested in finding a job, paid internship, and academic support? Join the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program at North! Check out the requirements below for eligibility requirements. Please contact Noemy Rodriguez if you have questions regarding program eligibility.

North Contact: cherrelle_jackson@dpsk12.net or call at 719-581-2459

Eligibility Criteria:

· English Language Learner

· Youth Offender

· Homeless, runaway, or foster care youth

· Pregnant or parenting

· An individual with a disability (cognitive or physical)

· One or more grade levels behind in math or literacy skills

· Students who are struggling with attendance and/or grades

· Low income: receive Free/Reduced Lunch, food stamps, TANF, resides in high poverty neighborhood.

Our FACE Center at Johnson Elementary also provides the following services for DPS families:

• GED classes in English

• Employment services, including writing a resume, job searching and interview skills

• Support accessing employment through DPS

• Computer skills

• Citizenship classes

• Classes to learn English and Spanish

• Financial coaching

• Energy Outreach Assistance

• Basic needs assistance, including referrals to Denver Human Services and community agencies

• Social-emotional support services

• Health and nutrition workshops

• Early childhood literacy classes

• Parenting workshops

Their contact information is 720-424-2970.