Non-academic barriers might include the need of:
Clothing
Coats
Shoes
Hygiene Items
School Supplies/backpacks
Food
Glasses
Holiday Assistance
Referrals to housing, daycare assistance, rent assistance,etc.
"The primary goal of these centers is to remove non-academic barriers to learning as a means to enhance student academic success."
To enhance students’ ability to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships that promote:
Early learning and successful transition to school;
Academic achievement and well-being; and
Graduation and transition into adult life.