Our thematic coding analysis suggested a strong need for physical and psychological safety and security. There was a common theme of scarcity in physical needs for our two interviewees. However, the greatest non-academic need seemed to be a sense of belonging and routine. Parents expressed concern about bullying, and, even though they were coded as “academic needs,” the tone of voice used by teachers as well as being in classrooms with other Spanish-speaking peers were discussed by the interviewees. Furthermore, both mothers spoke in depth about their children’s after school routine and expressed some of their children’s personal passions, including reading and sports. In both academic and nonacademic life, physical and emotional safety and belonging seems to be of the most importance for new enrollees in CPS.