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Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter
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To successfully refer every Crisis Hotline caller to the organization/agency that meets his/her immediately need(s). |
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To take care of the basic needs of five thousand and two hundred (5200) persons per year in a 14-day program at the 20-bed temporary shelter. |
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To provide transitional living services to two hundred and forty-eight (248) person per year in a 8-Week program at the 12-bed Transitional Living House. |
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To teach each client to examine his/her motivations and behaviors, to marshal facts rationally and positively, to make informed decisions, to face conflicts (not evade them), and to accept the consequences of their actions. |
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To enhance interpersonal skills and self-esteem, so that each individual can handle conflict and maintain relationship. |
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To help residents develop constructive approaches to their family situations. |
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To enhance the ability to maintain jobs. |
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To increase educational levels. |
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To enable each resident of the Transitional Living Program to live on his/her own. |
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To minimize the gang related crimes perpetrated by homeless/disadvantage youth. |
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Crisis intervention referrals. |
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Housing, food, clothing, health care referrals, case management, and counseling. |
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Quality relationships with case managers and other staff, as well as with employers, mentors, teachers, family, friends, and other members of the community. |
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Job training to facility stable employment in entry-level positions with growth potential that reflect individual needs, interests, and abilities, with on-the-job support. |
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Solid educational opportunities based on resident’s specific needs and interests. |
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Instruction in independent living skills-money management, house-cleaning and laundry, cooking, and decision making. |
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Counseling, or mental health referral, as necessary. |
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Weekly groups facilitated by a trained specialist. |
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Drug and HIV awareness Seminars. |
| Crisis Center Activities: |
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Crisis Calls |
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Crisis Interviews |
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Referral Submissions |
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Intake Interviews |
| Temporary Shelter Requirements: |
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Space Availability |
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Need Based |
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Court Recommended/Appointed |
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Referral by an approved permanent organization |
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Program Contract Agreement |
| Transitional Living Program Requirements: |
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Space Availability |
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Referral by an approved permanent shelter/organization |
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Resident Employment |
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Rent Payment Contract/Savings Agreement |
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Need Based |
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Program Contract Agreement |
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