The expansion of services will help students and their families overcome barriers that may keep them from reaching their full potential. “For our population, it is worth its weight in gold,” Freeman said. “I will tell you that for a lot of my babies, you know, they don't have proper housing. We don't know where they're sleeping at times. And for us to be able to help them receive the resources that they need, it goes a long way.” At least 13 community partnerships are already in place at the school with that important work continuing with the rebuild. The school will operate core partnerships with United Way, Lee Health and Florida Gulf Coast University.