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2. WHAT IS PROMISE Joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Social Security Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Labor 2

3. WHO IS SERVED Model demonstration project that serves 14-16 year old SSI recipients and their families Significant Disability Limited Resources Limited Income 3

4. CaPROMISE ENROLLMENT At least 3,078 child SSI recipients and their families Randomly assigned ½ Participant Group ½ Control Group 4

5. CHALLENGES addressed by CaPROMISE Low expectations about working and self- sufficiency Lack of access to effective employment services Gaps in school-based services Concerns about health and social services Lack of knowledge of work incentives and how “paid work” affects benefits 5

6. PARTNERS FOR CaPROMISE California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – lead California Department of Education (CDE) California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) California Department of Healthcare Services (DHS) California Department of Social Services (DSS) California Employment Development Department (EDD) Local Education Agencies (LEA) and TransAccess San Diego State University’s Interwork Institute 6

7. LEA PARTNERS  Oakland USD  Vallejo City USD  Solano COE  West Contra Costa USD  Desert Mountain SELPA  Riverside COE  San Bernardino City USD  West End SELPA  Los Angeles USD  Centinela Valley UHSD  Compton USD  Long Beach USD  Elk Grove USD  Whittier UHSD  Irvine USD  San Diego USD  Lodi USD  East Side UHSD  Consortium o Santa Clara USD o Milpitas USD o Santa Clara COE o TransAccess 7

9. PURPOSE OF THE REGIONAL MANAGERS Promote Fidelity of Implementation Provide Technical Assistance & Guidance Coordinate Regional Trainings Develop Regional Trainings Assist in Regional-level Recruitment Efforts Meet Regularly with State-wide Directors

10. REGIONAL MANAGER ROLE Encourage Assist Brainstorm Pester Cheerlead Consistency

11. SERVICES and SUPPORTS with PARTICIPANTS  Case management  Coordinated services  Transition planning  Financial / Benefits planning  Career and Work-based learning experiences  Parent training and information 11

12. ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS  Youth Development Activities  Extended and experiential learning Opportunities  Activities to engage employers  Health, Behavioral Management and Wellness Services  Independent Living Activities  Training in the Use of Technology and Assistive Technology Services and Devices 12

13. TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO EXPLORE…& CONSIDER UTILIZING: QR Codes Video Resumes linked to QR Codes, linked to You tube Social Media (Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Brainshark and Flipboard) Technology in the Workplace (TiW) Apps Business Cards with QR Codes 13

14. TOUCH SCREEN TECHNOLOGY Work Related Apps : calendaring, alarms, fitness, transportation, social skills, interviewing skills, etc.

15. VIDCOACH PARTNERS: TIWAHE TECHNOLOGY, CAREER LINK, WALGREENS, TRADER JOES, CHILIES, LUCILLE'S, HYATT, ATRIA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OC Watch Model –Answer quizzes Practice –Respond to prompts Watch Self –Save recordings –Rate performance

16. WELLCONNECT: SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH FOR EMERGING YOUNG ADULTS 16

17. USING SMARTPHONES TO IMPROVE SELF-CARE: INITIAL PROTOTYPE Appointment reminders Medication log and reminders Mood self-monitoring Depression survey Motivational messages Points for using app

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19. FOR THE FUTURE Partnership with the CaPROMISE Track job relevant placement & retention data Expand TiW programming to participants with a variety of disabilities Continue to design apps to support workplace success

20. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SDSU’S INTERWORK INSTITUTE Implement the CaPROMISE research and evaluation and insure linkages to the National Evaluator and other PROMISE grantees Create and manage the web-based case management system for all participants Coordinate and provide staff training and family resource services Financial/Benefits Planning Research Ethics and Data Gathering Training for staff Linkages and support with family resource centers Provide technical assistance with individual LEAs 20

21. CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS Formative (development of baseline information): research driven interventions innovative service delivery approaches interagency commitments staff development and technical assistance outreach and recruitment 21

22. CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS (CONT.) Progress (increases and improvements): working relationships with State partners Outreach and recruitment efforts innovative approaches for students/families Improved school attendance Increased work experiences, family support and services and provision of services with local partners 22

23. CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS (CONT.) Outcomes (increases): educational attainment Academic credentials improved employment increased gross income reduced public benefits including short and long term SSI 23

24. Braided Funds and Services Transition Services & Planning Customized Employment Universal Design for the Workforce Development System Collaboration and Partnerships WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE BRIDGES PROJECT: THE POWER OF A COORDINATED AND PERSON CENTERED APPROACH FOR PROVIDING SUPPORTS AND SERVICES LEADING TO SELF SUFFICIENCY INVOLVING THE YOUTH, FAMILY, TRAINING, PARTICIPATION, AND SUPPORTS

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29. CA Bridges to Youth Self-Sufficiency Employment Data 2003-2008 Total Participants = 416 Employment Across All Participants N=214  Paid Work 51%  Average Hours Worked/Week 20.7 hrs  Average Hourly Wage $8.22  Subsidized Wages 18%  Range of hourly wages $1.23-$25  Range of hours/wk 2- 50 hours Employment Out of School Participants N=139  Paid Work 62%  Average Hours Worked/Week 23 hrs  Average Hourly Wage $8.29  Subsidized Wages 13%  Range of Hourly Wages $ 1.23- $17.72  Range of hours/wk 3-40 hours Allen, Shea & Associates

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31. CONTACT INFORMATION Sylvia Hoggatt - PROMISE Project Manager, Department of Rehabilitation Sylvia.Hoggatt@dor.ca.gov Mari Guillermo– PROMISE Project Coordinator, SDSU-II mari_g@interwork.sdsu.edu mari_g@interwork.sdsu.edu Richard Rosenberg – PROMISE Regional Manager, Whittier Union High School District Richard.Rosenberg@wuhsd.org Linda O’Neal – PROMISE Regional Manager, Irvine Unified School District LindaONeal@iusd.org Lynn Smith – PROMISE Regional Manager, Riverside COE LSMITH@rcoe.us Joyce Montgomery – PROMISE Regional Manager, Vallejo City USD JMontgomery@vallejo.k12.ca.us 31