McKinney-Vento Liaison Portal | Nicole Harden | Activity https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/members/nicolemv/activity/ Activity feed for Nicole Harden. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:46:51 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ccbd3f8d82b8f7a0566b11851f739f9a Nicole H started the topic The One Student Who Stuck With You in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/the-one-student-who-stuck-with-you/ Thu, 08 May 2025 15:22:31 -0400 Who Made an Impact on You This Year?

As liaisons, we’re often focused on being there for others—but sometimes a student’s story stays with us. Think back on this year: was there one student who reminded you why this work matters? Whether it was a success story, a tough moment, or a powerful conversation—you made a difference.

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]]> 0 d7f2533ca4a9aeeacb15a493022e0538 Nicole H started the topic 🎯 Finish Strong, Liaisons! in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/%f0%9f%8e%af-finish-strong-liaisons/ Fri, 02 May 2025 14:47:54 -0400 As we head into the final stretch of the school year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by deadlines, data pulls, and last-minute referrals. But remember—your efforts, even in these final weeks, still matter.
Every student you support, every family you connect with, and every resource you share can leave a lasting impact. This is the time to:
✅ Dou…[Read more]

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We want to hear from YOU:
🔹 What are you doing to prepare your MV families for the end of the year?
🔹 Are you sending home summer res…[Read more]

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]]> 0 20de260b99cca8f913024d10a8a98360 Nicole H replied to the topic Nurturing More Than Nature in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/nurturing-more-than-nature/#post-4045 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:34:28 -0400 I love this! I remember spending the summers being so concerned for my MV students. We are going to be discussing a lot of these items during our final webinar, Beyond the Final Bell in May.

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]]> 0 9e2f948abdd69595c10c094bdc193f61 Nicole H started the topic 💪 Happy National Exercise Day to Our McKinney-Vento MVPs! 💪 in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/%f0%9f%92%aa-happy-national-exercise-day-to-our-mckinney-vento-mvps-%f0%9f%92%aa/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:51:25 -0400 Being a liaison is more than a job—it’s a full-body, full-heart workout every single day. 🏃‍♀️💼💙
Whether you’re…
✔️ Walking campuses to connect with students
✔️ Lifting spirits through advocacy
✔️ Stretching resources to meet urgent needs
✔️ Strength-training relationships with schools and community partners
…you are constantly in motion…[Read more]

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]]> 0 a9bba971c4e4f0fbd0c6d96c4a7b9173 Nicole H replied to the topic Community Organizations? in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/community-organizations/#post-4005 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:39:53 -0400 Target, Sam’s, and Walmart provide grants in our areas. You can try places like that. I also found that connecting with companies that also have non-profits attached to them is great! They are always looking for smaller groups to support and love the idea of helping students experiencing homelessness. Asking local churches to hold “gift card…[Read more]

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]]> 0 39bf70a1e76bc8c1333588d7f33d4d37 Nicole H replied to the topic 🌟 To All McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons: Your Work Changes Lives! 🌟 in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/%f0%9f%8c%9f-to-all-mckinney-vento-homeless-liaisons-your-work-changes-lives-%f0%9f%8c%9f/#post-3991 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:34:59 -0400 Thanks so much for all that you do Nancy! @AspenFamilyResources

]]> 9c364fa383721d69989f4ed7b47fee41 Nicole H replied to the topic Keep Calm and Liaison On 🛠️💖 in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/keep-calm-and-liaison-on-%f0%9f%9b%a0%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%92%96/#post-3990 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:29:03 -0400 @SarahMV that’s not an easy thing to do!

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]]> 0 6398b484c082dd81bce5ef4a9074de59 Nicole H started the topic Keep Calm and Liaison On 🛠️💖 in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/keep-calm-and-liaison-on-%f0%9f%9b%a0%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%92%96/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:36:54 -0400 🌟 Hey Super Liaisons! 🌟

We see you out there making magic happen every day — connecting students to resources, advocating for families, and juggling a hundred things at once (with grace, of course!). 🪄📚

Whether you’re hosting a community event, solving transportation puzzles, or just surviving another wild Wednesday, YOU are the heartbeat of s…[Read more]

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]]> 0 049515bc31029f429a46d30c5b165b3e Nicole H started the topic 🌟 To All McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons: Your Work Changes Lives! 🌟 in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/%f0%9f%8c%9f-to-all-mckinney-vento-homeless-liaisons-your-work-changes-lives-%f0%9f%8c%9f/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:02:08 -0400 Every day, you show up for students facing unimaginable challenges—offering them stability, hope, and a path forward. Your advocacy ensures that no child is left without access to education, no matter their circumstances.

💙 You are more than liaisons—you are champions, mentors, and change-makers. Your dedication opens doors, fuels dreams, and emp…[Read more]

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]]> 0 c7dbbe46428062834316e3717dc4a7e9 Nicole H started the topic Ensuring Safe & Stable Transportation for Students Experiencing Homelessness in the forum Nationwide Discussions https://portal.mckinney-vento.org/forums/topic/ensuring-safe-stable-transportation-for-students-experiencing-homelessness/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:42:41 -0400 As a McKinney-Vento homeless liaison, you play a vital role in making sure students facing housing instability have consistent access to education. Transportation is often one of the biggest barriers, but federal law guarantees these students the right to get to and from school—no matter where they temporarily stay.

💡 What innovative solutions h…[Read more]

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