Family Technology Help 
A guide for families to navigate the technical issues you may encounter during virtual learning at UM.

Device Repair Form
Problems with your student's device? We can help. Click here to complete the form to alert us about your problem.

Comcast Internet Essentials
Assistance with getting connected to Comcast Service at your home. See if you qualify. 

To qualify for Comcast's Internet Essentials service, customers must be eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, or SSI. Applicants can visit here to enroll in the program and to receive a free self-install kit via mail; they may also call (855) 846-8376 for English or 855-765-6995 for Spanish.

To learn about the National School Lunch Program and how to apply, please see click here.

• YMCA Student Support Center

• YMCA Child Care Registration Website

• Subsidized Child Care Application - Print Copy

• Subsidized Child Care Application - Online

• Honeyland Child Care for School Age Children

• Lightbridge Academy - Informational Flyer

• Tuition Information

Dear UMTSD Families:

World, national, state or community events or incidents often affect students and families in different ways.   The accessibility of information and news reports sometimes creates challenges for families in terms of having supportive conversations with children.  

The below resources are shared with you to provide assistance when needed.  We highly recommend that you reach out to your pediatrician/primary healthcare provider if your child is showing signs of distress or significant changes in behavior.

Please know that School Counselors, our K-12 Social Worker, and our K-12 Safety, Security and Attendance Officer are available as well.   Reach out to your child's counselor/principal with questions or access to additional resources.

The UMTSD Administration:

Jennifer Forsyth, MLD
K-12 Safety, Security, and Attendance Coordinator
Phone: 215-830-1512
Fax: 215-659-3421
Email Jennifer Forsyth

COVID-19 Resources for Families available in multiple languages.

MontCo Services List a detailed list of resources in Montgomery County, including food banks, shelters, private insurance mental health supports, and much more.

Department of Human Resources information about Medical Assistance, Cash Assistance, and SNAP.

Mental Health in a Virtual World Presentation School Board presentation from September 2020 to highlight various mental health supports in the Upper Moreland Community.

Yale Webinar Series Combating COVID-19 anxiety.

Positive Parenting Solutions a website that highlights a wide variety of articles, videos, and programs for effective parenting.

Aldersgate YouTube Channel 
Local mental health organization channel with videos about mental health topics and parenting support information.

Child Welfare Information
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website with resources for nutrition, safety, and supporting pregnant and parenting teens.

Fostering Resilience in Children
How to develop the 7 C’s of resilience in children.

Abington Health 
Parenting resources in the local community, including how to sign up for parenting classes.

PA Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

“Because every child deserves school stability”

• Do you live in the streets, in a car, van, tent or other place that is not a permanent structure?

• Do you live in a shelter, motel or other transitional housing program?

• Are you staying with friends or family because you have no permanent housing?

• Are you a youth who is not living with your parents or legal guardians?

Admitting that you or your children lack permanent housing can be uncomfortable. However, privately sharing this information with the school can ensure educational stability and access to support and resources. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the federal law that deals with the challenges encountered by children and youth experiencing homelessness helping to ensure enrollment, attendance, support and ultimately, success in school.

Your Rights under McKinney-Vento (click here):

• To go to school right away

• To stay in the same school or go to the district where you are temporarily staying

• To register for school regardless of having proof of residency, academic records or health records

School Supports:

• Transportation to and from school

• Help obtaining school supplies

• Immediate enrollment for free/reduced lunch program

• Requesting required academic and health records from previous school

Getting Help:
Every school district has a Homeless Liaison who is responsible for explaining your rights and guiding you and your family through the process. This includes providing resources and support during this time. To find your school Homeless Liaison, contact the registration office at your school or search the Homeless Liaison Directory.

Resource Guides for the following counties may also help to provide assistive and support services information for children, youth, families, veterans and others:

• Bucks County Resource Guide

• Delaware County Resource Guide

• Lehigh/Northampton County Resource Guide

• Montgomery County Resources Guide

For assistance please contact:
Michelle Connor, Regional Coordinator - ECYEH Program Kathy Birsa, Reg. Site Coordinator ECYEH Program
Email Michelle Connor / Email Kathy Birsa
215-348-2940, ext. 1361 215-348-2940, ext. 1360