Mothers for education assistance Audra Brooks, Melissa Bisel, Shannon Grabe, Tessa Grewe

Mission This organization’s purpose is to improve lives of young mothers and their children, by providing early education, daycare, and preventative care to ensure their wellbeing. We strive to achieve a higher graduation rate among college mothers by making child care more attainable.

National Statistics Explain the need/service

Ferris State Statistics Female students enrolled in 2013 - 6,962 Applied for financial aid - 6,140 Reported dependents – 1,065

Vision To increase the rate of mothers who graduate from college by 5 % at Ferris State University by 2020. Philosophy Mothers of Education Assistance values a positive learning environment as a means to promote success, advancement, leadership, and knowledge.

First Goal & Objective Goal: Incorporate a multi-disciplinary approach to educate mothers and children through the use of child care referrals and educational assistance Objectives To refer mothers with children to a place for childcare To choose workers and specific educational backgrounds To develop a budget

Second Goal & Objective Goal: Provide comprehensive health care through immunization and health education Objectives To provide education material for immunization through state and federally funds To educate mothers and children by providing classes of how to achieve healthier lifestyles To incorporate nurses to provide health care for mothers and children

Organizational Chart Director Administrator Educator Social Worker Nurse

Job Descriptions Administrator Director Educator Immunizations Nurse Social worker

Volunteer Nurse Needed Volunteer description: Looking for a licensed RN to volunteer at Mothers for Education Assistance, a non profit organization, to help benefit mothers who want to continue their education. Person should be passionate about health promotion and working with young children. Volunteer will be working with children and parents on immunizations, nutrition and health promotion. Please Contact: Mothers for Education Assistance (231) 591-9876 mothersforeducation@ferris.edu

Marketing  Ferris State University Website  Social media (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and so on)  Paid advertising (Google AdWords, print or online banner ads)  Communications (newsletter, e-newsletter, direct mail)  Special events  Brochures

Women For Educational Assistance Budget OSP Budget   General Company Name Women For Educational Assistance Legend Creation Date 04/01/2014 Result Field Last modified 04/08/2014 (DO NOT CHANGE) Categories Actual Subtotal Notes Salary $48,000 Educator Role: 2 Part Time $52,000 Nurse (RN)- 2 Part time $50,000 Director Full time 40 hours $45,000 Administrator Full time 40 hours $40,000 Social Workers- 2 part time $44,000 Benefits and taxes-including insurance $60,000 immunization supplies ** Building and utilities provided by Ferris State University $2,500 Office Supplies $15,000 Start up office expenses: Chairs, phones, computers, desks $1,000 Marketing Expenses Reimbursements: Medicaid, Grants, Private Insurance $357,500.00

Strategies Providing Wrap-Around Supports Making Financial Aid a Graduation Strategy Reforming Temporary Income Supports Improving Access To Childcare Meeting Housing Needs Enriching Data Collection For Better Decision Making Providing Immunization and Health Education

References Retrieved from: http://nces.edu.gov/fastfacts/display Financial Aid Office (personal communication, March 25, 2014) Retrieved from: http://nces.edu.gov/fastfacts/display Wise, P. S. (2014). Leading and managing in nursing (5th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Mosby. Women Employed. (n.d.). Single Mothers and College Success. Retrieved March 24, 2014, from http://www.womenemployed.org