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WHAT WE DO

WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS SEEKING TO...

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Create initiatives to increase Hispanic family engagement

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Invest in capacity to increase Hispanic enrollment and retention

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Cultivate an inclusive community reflective of the Catholic Church’s diverse population

WHAT WE FUND

Each Bridges for Schools grant is tailored to the self-identified needs of the school and their goals related to enrollment and family engagement. Bridges for Schools grants have supported:  

 

  • Human translation of school materials to inform and improve parent engagement in school registration, activities, high school or college preparation process, etc.

  • In-person translation at meetings and events

  • Parent engagement strategies

  • Spanish language website content

  • Latino Family Liaisons or bilingual front office staff Spanish language or bilingual video and audio

  • Parent Ambassador programs / ”Madrinas Model”

  • Representative photography (photos that capture the diversity of a school community)

  • Culturally familiar imagery and art

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ITEMS BEYOND FUNDING SCOPE

  • Auto-translate apps

  • Computers/Tablets (e.g. iPads)

  • Food/refreshments

  • Travel or transportation

  • Tuition assistance

  • Paid advertising

  • One-off events for Hispanic Heritage Month

         (we encourage schools to host events for HHM, but it does not qualify for funding through Bridges for Schools).

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