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Parent Information & Resources
Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child get better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and have a better chance of graduating from high school.
When students are absent for fewer days, their grades and reading skills often improve—even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who attend school regularly also feel more connected to their community, develop important social skills and friendships, and are significantly more likely to graduate from high school, setting them up for a strong future.
As a parent, you can prepare your child for a lifetime of success by making regular school attendance a priority. By figuring out the reasons for your child's absences—whether they're physical or emotional—and taking advantage of support services—such as tutoring, student mentoring and afterschool activities—you can help set your child on the path to success.
Important Numbers DISD
Special Education Department (972) 581-4120
Dyslexia and 504 Services (972) 581-4230
Mental Health Services (972) 925-7003
Dallas Alternative Education Program DAEP (972) 925-7003
Parent Advocacy and Support Services (972) 925-3925
Bully Hotline (1-800) 530-1608
Student Transportation (972) 925-4BUS (4287)
Youth & Family Centers (972) 502-4190
Homeless Education Program 972-749-5750
City of Dallas /County Community Resources:
Housing
The Bridge (214) 670-1100
Section 8 Housing (214) 819-1871
Dallas Housing Authority (214) 951-8300
Homeless Shelters
Dallas Life Foundation (214) 421-1380
Housing Crisis Center (214) 828-4244
Mosaic Family Services (214) 821-5393
Promise House (214) 941-8578
Salvation Army (214) 424-7000
Basic Needs
Food Stamps Dial 211
WIC (800) 942-3678
Stewpot (prepared meals) (214) 746-2785
Legal Services
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (214) 748-1234
Health Care
Dallas Metrocare (MHMR) (214) 743-1200
Parkland Hospital Homeless Outreach (214) 590-8000
Childcare
Child Care Group (214) 630-5949
HeadStart of Greater Dallas (972) 283-6400
Rainbow Days (214) 887-0726
Other helpful resources:
Domestic Violence Hotline (214) 941-1991
Runaways 2-hour Hotline (888)580-4357
Social Security 24-Hour Hotline (800) 772-1213