“There is a family with 2 daughters who both attend Dennis Intermediate School. Mandy is in 5th grade and Katie in 7th. Early in the school year, these two girls were constantly in the nurse’s office getting checked for lice. Mandy let it slip that they ‘had no lights’ so it was hard for mom to see and check their heads. The School Resource Officer and I did a home visit, and I let the father know that there were many resources Communities In Schools could provide. Once the family was made aware of the resources, they took full advantage. Today, both parents have jobs, the lights are back on, and the girls are lice free. The girls are now able to dedicate much more of their time and attention to their education.”
-Leigh’Andra Moore, Dennis Intermediate School Site Coordinator