- School District of Manatee County
- Title IX - Homeless Education Program (Project Heart)
Homeless Education (Project Heart)

Our Mission
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The mission of Project Heart is to provide Manatee County students living in housing transition with support and resources to enroll, attend and succeed in school.
Project Heart assists students who lack a fixed, adequate and stable nighttime residence such as students living in the following situations:
- Run Away or Domestic Family Shelter
- Motel or Hotel
- Double up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
- In a Car, Park, Abandoned Building or Bus Station
Services available through this program include:
- School Enrollment
- School Supplies and Uniforms
- School Stability and Tutoring
- School-Related Expenses
- Graduation or GED Fees
- Post High School Planning
- Referrals for Financial Assistance in the Community
Contact Us
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Lissette Fernandez
School Social Worker
(941) 751-6550 x43293
fernandezl@manateeschools.netBrenda Rossi
Secondary Home School Liaison - Elementary
(941) 751-6550 x43348
rossib@manateeschools.netJessie Schmeltz
Home School Liaison - Secondary
(941) 751-6550 x43113
schmeltzj@manateeschools.net
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