How can I help someone get a bus pass to get to work/school/activity?

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Ask Coaching Questions

Seek Clarity:

1. Where are you traveling to and from?
2. How many buses do you need to take to get to your destination?
3. How often do you need to make this trip?
4. What is the daily/monthly cost you need support with?
5. Is this a one-time need or will this be an ongoing daily/monthly need?

Get to the Root:

1. If this is not a new route, did you experience a change in income or expenses?

Ask About Options:

1. How much do you think you could afford to spend on transportation each week/month?
2. Who have you asked for help?
3. What have you tried so far?
4. Have you been unable to pay for transportation before? How did you handle it?
5. Do you know anyone who has been unable to pay for transportation before? If so, how did you handle it?
6. Do you have any friends or family who could lend you money this month?

Take Steps to Advocate

1. High school students who live more than 1.5 miles from their school receive a One Card for use with the MTA
2. Transportation by BCPSS may also be provided to students who do not have a safe route to walk, have an IEP, are homeless, receive ESOL services, have a 504 plan

Connect with Resources

Address the Immediate Need

1. Call the following organizations for bus tokens:
   1. Franciscan Center at 410-467-5340 or info@fcbmore.org

IF student is homeless contact the BCPS Homeless Services Office Website