Life is busy and hectic. Sometimes we need a little extra support and sometimes we don't know where to get that support. DeKalb County ROE is dedicated to working with families to find the resources they need to support their children in becoming life-long learners. School attendance is key to becoming a life-long learner. Our Family Success Liaisons combine their knowledge of community resources with a growth mindset to support your family as they navigate the educational system. We focus on supporting the whole family so that each child can attain academic success.

Meet the Student and Family Success Team

Jeff Smith

Assistant Regional Superintendent

815-217-0461
jsmith@dekalbcounty.org

Jennifer Peterson

Family Success Liaison

815-217-0543
jpeterson@dekalbcounty.org

Armando Mahaffey

Family Success Liaison

815-217-0542
amahaffey@dekalbcounty.org

Cary Allen

Family Success Liaison

815-217-0853
callen@dekalbcounty.org

Hamilton Williams

Student Success Team Member

815-217-0472
hwilliams@dekalbcounty.org

Amy Wendt

Student Success Team Member

815-217-0470
awendt@dekalbcounty.org

Denise Curran

McKinney-Vento Liaison
(Homeless students)

815-217-0533
dcurran@dekalbcounty.org

Looking for support?

If you are interested in receiving support from our Family Success Team please follow the link below.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FOOD PANTRY

Food pantries in DeKalb County
food-pantry-dekalb-county-2019-1.pdf
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DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES

Directory of Resources from DeKalb County Health Department
directory_of_resources.pdf
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directory-of-resources-spanish-1.pdf
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2-1-1 

​United Way 2-1-1 can put you in touch with organizations ready to help you.
​findhelp211.org​
​DIAL 2-1-1
​ or 
888-865-9903

How it works

Each family is unique and has unique needs.
​We do our best to meet the needs of the whole family.

School 

The school refers your student(s) to the appropriate student and family success team member.

Home

Our student and family success liaison begins a home visiting process to help the family identify priority needs and obstacles preventing their student(s) from achieving academic success. 

Support

The student and family success liaison connects your family to the appropriate services to help your student(s) achieve success and helps you navigate truancy procedure if necessary.