Student Welfare
Overview
The RISD Department of Student Welfare supports at-risk students and families with needs associated with food and housing insecurities.
The Department of Student Welfare provides support for McKinney-Vento families who are in temporary living situations. We provide food, supplies and clothing as well as other resources if needed.
The Department of Student Welfare provides support for McKinney-Vento families who are in temporary living situations. We provide food, supplies and clothing as well as other resources if needed.
McKinney-Vento/Unaccompanied Youth
- Transportation, Clothing, School Supplies, Food Assistance, Drop In Centers at the 4 high schools and Tutoring/Mentoring
- Highly Mobile and At Risk, and Mental Health Supports Website
- Homeless Youth Handbook Website
Our Team
| Name | Title | Email Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Shaw | Director of Student Welfare | lori.shaw@risd.org | 469-593-0363 |
| Malinda Smith | McKinney-Vento Support Specialist | malinda.smith@risd.org | 469-593-0386 |
| Curtis Jenkins | Program Specialist | curtis.jenkins@risd.org | 469-593-0807 |
Tony Parker
Student Services Administrator
LHHS Learning Community
anthony.parker@risd.org
469-593-0379
Demetra Sinnie
Student Services Administrator
BHS Learning Community
demetra.sinnie@risd.org
469-593-0048
Stefani Blackman
Student Services Administrator
PHS Learning Community
stefani.blackman@risd.org
469-593-0369