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Frequently
Asked Questions about the Shared Dreams Clothing Program
 1. What is Shared
Dreams?
The purpose of the Shared Dreams Center is to provide adequate clothing
and toiletries for registered Fort Bend ISD students whose need
has been determined by school nurses.
2. How does a student receive clothing from Shared Dreams?
The children who receive clothing from Shared Dreams are identified
on their school campuses as those most "in need". Each school nurse,
with the assistance of campus staff, is responsible for identifying
students on her own campus. The school nurse provides a form that
the parent or guardian must bring to the facility in order to select
clothing.
3. How much clothing may a parent or guardian choose from
Shared Dreams?
Every child who is referred to Shared Dreams is allotted the same
amount of clothing, regardless of age. The clothing checklist, in
English and Spanish, is provided to the parent or guardian when
he visits the facility.
4. How many times a year can a parent or guardian visit
the Shared Dreams facility?
Shared Dreams has two sessions each school year. The Fall Session
begins in late August. The Spring Session begins the week after
Spring Break. Since Shared Dreams depends on donations, clothing
sizes may be available sporadically. Parents who do not find all
the items when they visit are allowed 30 days from the first date
to fill their order.
5. What are the dates and hours of operation at Shared Dreams?
Shared Dreams opens the last Tuesday in August to begin the "Fall
Session". Shared Dreams closes during all school holidays
and in-service days. The facility is closed for the summer months
beginning the first Friday in May. Hours of operation are Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Any exceptions to the
days and hours of operation are noted on the recorded phone message
throughout the year.
6. How much money is set aside by the district to assist
Shared Dreams?
Fort Bend ISD provides space for the Shared Dreams Center. The district,
through its VIPS program, assists in recruiting parent volunteers
from all campuses to help at the facility. All clothing and toiletry
items are donated by schools, churches and community members. Shared
Dreams has also received money through grants, gifts from local
service organizations, and individual donations. Volunteers from
each school and the broader community assist during the year providing
help to maintain the Shared Dreams facility by sorting clothing
and toiletries for distribution to parents.
7. What types of donations are accepted by the Shared Dreams
Clothing Center?
The Shared Dreams Clothing Center depends on donations of items
to meet student needs. Every year, a clothing drive is held at each
Fort Bend ISD school. In addition to gently used school appropriate
clothing, sizes 4-XXXL, the following items are always welcome:
- New socks (all sizes)
- New underwear (all sizes)
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste
- New toothbrushes
- Bath soap
- Deodorant
- New razors
- 54-inch shoe laces
- New hair brushes
- New hair accessories
- Tax-deductible cash or check (made out to FBISD
Shared Dreams Center)
Donations for Shared Dreams may be dropped off at the Center during
operating hours 10 a.m. to 2p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
Donations may be “ponied”from your campus by placing
them in a garbage bag labeled “Shared Dreams, Education Complex”
or dropped off at Community Partnerships Office in the Administration
Building, room 114, during the regular business day.
8. If my family needs Shared Dreams, who do I contact?
If your children are in need of assistance from Shared Dreams, please
contact your school nurse.
9. If I want to volunteer, how can I contact Shared Dreams?
The Shared Dreams phone number is 281-634-2916 or contact the Community
Partnerships Office, 281-634-1109. Information is available through
the campus nurse or the Shared Dreams campus coordinator. The physical
address for the Shared Dreams Clothing Center is 1555 Independence
Blvd., Missouri City, in the Fort Bend ISD Education Complex. |
