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About F.I.T.

About F.I.T.

Overview of the Families in Transition Program:
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If you have lost your housing due to economic hardship, natural disaster, or other similar reason, and are living temporarily with friends or relatives, or in a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground, on the street, or in an abandoned building, then you are eligible to receive services provided under the McKinney-Vento Act.  The Families in Transition Program offered through Leon County Schools can help you connect with services to help you through this difficult time. 

To enroll in the FIT Program, complete the Student Residency Questionnaire linked below and submit it to your school's registrar, or contact our office for assistance. 

Families in Transition Resources

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Hope Florida 

Hope Florida utilizes Hope Navigators to guide Floridians to economic self-sufficiency by focusing on community collaboration to maximize resources and uncover opportunities.

Hope Navigators help individuals identify their unique and immediate economic barriers, develop long term-goals, map out a strategic plan, and work to ensure all sectors of the community have a 'seat at the table' and are part of the solution.

To connect with a Hope Navigator, call 833-GET-HOPE. or visit the Flordia DCF Website

To Report Abuse, Call the Department of Children and Families Hotline at 1-800-692-2873.

Are you or a family member a victim of human or sexual trafficking? Please reach out for help here: Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center

Health, Wellness, and Student Services: Department: Families in Transition

Office Contact Information:

Marsha Glover Sanders, Ph.D.
Director of Student Services - Attendance, FIT, and Foster Care

Leon County Schools
Office of Health, Wellness, and Student Services
725 S. Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, 32301
(850) 561-8376
FIT@leonschools.net

Whitney Heim, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Professional- Attendance, FIT, and Foster Care

Leon County Schools
Office of Health, Wellness, and Student Services
725 S. Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, 32301
(850) 561-8971
FIT@leonschools.net