St. Anne’s ~ The Bogen Family Center A single site model serving 40 pregnant or parenting youth ages 18 to 24 years old Services offered on-site  In-home.

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St. Anne’s ~ The Bogen Family Center A single site model serving 40 pregnant or parenting youth ages 18 to 24 years old Services offered on-site  In-home Case Management Services  Child care  In-home Pregnancy and Parenting Support  Mental Health Services  High School  Full Service Medical Clinic

Transitional Housing Program ORGANIZATIONAL CHART July 1, 2010 Lauri Collier SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES LEAD PROGRAM ASSISTANT Amber Goggia DIRECTOR OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PM PROGRAM ASSISTANT (1 FTE) ON PROGRAM ASSISTANT (1FTE) FAMILY ADVOCATE (1 FTE) FAMILY ADVOCATE (1 FTE) DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES FAMILY ADVOCATE (1 FTE) PROPERTY MANAGERCLINICAL SUPERVISOR FAMILY ADVOCATE (.5 FTE)

St. Anne’s 2010 Discharge Data to Permanent Housing 34 young mothers have been discharged from the program 66% (23 of 34) were discharged into Permanent Housing  43% (10 of 23) were discharged into Permanent Affordable Housing  56% (12 of 23) were discharged into Permanent Housing, usually with a family member or father of child. 29% (10 of 34) were discharged into another transitional living program (6 of the 10 discharged youth were when THP-Plus funding ended in January 2010) 2% (1 of 34) were discharged into a substance abuse rehabilitation program (and re-entered the program)

St. Anne’s ~ The Bogen Family Center Telephone: x246

United Friends of the Children Pathways Transitional Living Program

United Friends of the Children History History  Founded in 1979  Dedicated to supporting foster youth in the journey to becoming successful, independent adults  Partners in first transitional housing program in the nation Overall Philosophy Overall Philosophy  Belief that consistent relationships over time have the greatest impact on youth  Importance of quality programming College Sponsorship & College Readiness Programs College Sponsorship & College Readiness Programs  College Readiness Program: 7 th –12 th graders  College Sponsorship Program: 5 years of financial and other support toward college graduation Pathways Transitional Housing Program Pathways Transitional Housing Program  In operation since 2002  months (including AIT)  Alumni Program: services continue indefinitely

Pathways THP Basic Facts 60 beds 60 beds Five apartments complexes in LA County Five apartments complexes in LA County Two new sites under construction Two new sites under construction  Long Beach – projected to be complete July 2011 (13 beds)  Whittier – projected to be complete spring 2012 (10 beds) New sites will bring core program capacity to 83 beds New sites will bring core program capacity to 83 beds

Pathways Program Highlights Identify and build on individual strengths Identify and build on individual strengths Youth receptivity as a key ingredient for change Youth receptivity as a key ingredient for change Empowerment model that tolerates mistakes and requires responsibility Empowerment model that tolerates mistakes and requires responsibility Importance of a consistent counselor- resident relationship Importance of a consistent counselor- resident relationship

Goals Prevent emancipated foster youth who are at imminent risk of homelessness from becoming homeless Prevent emancipated foster youth who are at imminent risk of homelessness from becoming homeless Offer dynamic and comprehensive services to emancipated youth who are receptive to a program with enriched service offerings beyond housing Offer dynamic and comprehensive services to emancipated youth who are receptive to a program with enriched service offerings beyond housing Provide youth with the necessary life skills and emotional support to become financially self-supporting and emotionally stable Provide youth with the necessary life skills and emotional support to become financially self-supporting and emotionally stable Serve as a model for programs serving former foster care youth and disseminate information learned from the program to interested service providers Serve as a model for programs serving former foster care youth and disseminate information learned from the program to interested service providers

Pathways Transition Program Transition team Transition team  Property Manager, Advocacy Counselor and resident Transition discussions begin immediately Transition discussions begin immediately Monthly transition meetings begin in 12 th month of program Monthly transition meetings begin in 12 th month of program  Discuss income vs. reality of housing costs  Planning for AIT  Review potential road blocks Credit status Credit status Rent payment history Rent payment history Budget Budget

Alumni Program Tracking outcomes is essential and youth need our ongoing commitment Services and support for all youth, not just program graduates There must be something of value for youth to maintain connection There must be something of value for youth to maintain connection At UFC, the value is multi-faceted At UFC, the value is multi-faceted  A relationship that they care about  Workshops, activities, and events designed for alumni by alumni  Emergency support when times are tough

Alumni Services Alumni Youth Advocate Alumni Youth Advocate  Serves as the point of contact between Pathways alumni and the program Ongoing support for mental health services Ongoing support for mental health services Internship opportunities and career support Internship opportunities and career support Emergency financial support Emergency financial support Alumni Events Alumni Events  Annual Alumni Weekend Retreat  Quarterly Career Dinner  Summer Barbecue  Thanksgiving and Christmas Events  Internet social networking pages (Facebook and My Space)  Alumni Newsletter  Follow Up Service Forms are filled out by alumni at all events Current address Current address Employment status (full time or part-time) Employment status (full time or part-time) Educational status (where in school) Educational status (where in school) Do they have children? Are they expecting children Do they have children? Are they expecting children Permanent Housing Partnerships Permanent Housing Partnerships Casa Dominguez Casa Dominguez 7 units, 10 beds 7 units, 10 beds

Statistics The moment of transition does not tell the whole story. The moment of transition does not tell the whole story. Since 2002: Since 2002:  In contact with 74% of all Pathways participants (even those who did not complete)  As of June 2010, 89% in stable housing  74% employed

How Do We Do It? Flexible funding streams Flexible funding streams Belief that an ongoing investment in youth after the program is a good investment Belief that an ongoing investment in youth after the program is a good investment We said we were family, it is our responsibility to be there for them over time We said we were family, it is our responsibility to be there for them over time Hire the right people – creative, caring, committed, and skilled Hire the right people – creative, caring, committed, and skilled