What is Family Scholar House WORKS?
FSH Works, a workforce development division of Family powered through Family Scholar House, is designed to cultivate growth in the workforce by inspiring a deeper understanding of individual skills and talents and provide the support needed to thrive within their individual success.The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency. Family Scholar House Works is on Madison's campus to help students overcome barriers. If you need help finding housing, childcare, navigating college, technology, food or anything else, FSH Works is here to help. All services are provided free of cost to Ivy Tech students and community members.
Family Scholar House Works Services
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- Support in navigating all postsecondary options
- Guidance during the application and enrollment process
- Success coaching to meet goals
- Assistance with completing FAFSA
- Connection to scholarship opportunities
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- 10-minute survey completed with staff to ensure student’s family is receiving all of the benefits for which they are eligible
- Information and support to apply for any needed benefits
Community Needs Questionnaire
- Please fill out the Community Needs Questionnaire. Providing your contact information will allow Family Scholar House Works to provide you with information if there are programs that are identified to be of assistance for you.
- Email Grace McMahon, Family Scholar House Works Coordinator, at gplahitko@ivytech.edu with a confirmation that you have completed the Community Needs Questionnaire.
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- Help navigate solutions to problems you may face that could hinder your success
- Connect to resources such as food pantries, childcare, transportation, etc.
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- Support in navigating online coursework
- When assistance is needed, Family Scholar House Works can help provide technology through the Loaner Laptop Program
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- Accessing mental health services
- Finding food pantries
- Accessing childcare
- Finding affordable housing
- When circumstances are warranted, Family Scholar House can assist financially with basic necessities and educational needs.
Contact Family Scholar House Works
Grace McMahon
Family Scholar House Works Coordinator
Direct Phone: 463-234-2972
Mobile Phone: 502-236-2858
Email: gplahitko@ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech Madison Office: Room 1070
The Trager Response Center is available you Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. EST.
Phone: 877-677-9177
(Note: Students can reach out to this number to get connected with me or to get assistance immediately if Ivy Tech is closed).