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Family Success Center credited with sharp drop in chronic absenteeism at Lincoln Heights
Summary
Board heard that Family Success Center staff logged 695 referrals and more than 1,200 home visits this year; board members reported a drop in chronic absenteeism at Lincoln Heights from 62 to 28 students after center interventions.
Family Success Center staff updated the board on outreach and supports that district leaders say are linked to improved attendance at targeted schools.
"This year, we were blessed to have 3 student and family liaisons in buildings," a presenter said, adding that the Family Success Center completed 695 referrals over the year and tracked more than 1,200 home visits. Staff described roles that include social‑work‑style supports, navigation and McKinney‑Vento homeless liaison work.
A board member who tracked the district's federal chronic‑absenteeism report said Lincoln Heights reduced the number of chronically absent students from 62 last year to 28 this year, citing Infinite Campus data. Board members praised the strategy of deploying staff into buildings to build relationships and prevent escalation of attendance issues.
Why this matters: chronic absenteeism correlates with lower achievement; the board framed Family Success Center interventions as preventive and as part of the district’s broader strategy to increase engagement and academic outcomes.
