RESIDE
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(S . T . E . P . S)
Benefits of The S .T. E . P. S
Program Approach
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12-month extended model provides the time needed for in- depth intervention planning and execution
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An in-take process that evaluates not just the financial basis of homelessness, but also the mental health, physical health, life skills, and social support requirements for achieving self- sufficiency
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Resident space and community areas co-located, providing maximum and easy access to all required classes and services
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Special attention to the needs of the family unit
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Continued access to specific support services after the 12-month period to promote continued independence
Services and Support Provided
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12-month extended model provides the time needed for in- depth intervention planning and execution
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An in-take process that evaluates not just the financial basis of homelessness, but also the mental health, physical health, life skills, and social support requirements for achieving self- sufficiency
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Resident space and community areas co-located, providing maximum and easy access to all required classes and services
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Special attention to the needs of the family unit
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Continued access to specific support services after the 12-month period to promote continued independence
S.T.E.P.S Program
Family Development in Motion
Overall this will be a transitional placement facility housing homeless women with children for a period of 12 months.
Within that 12 month period all applicants are required to attend the following life skills courses three days a week: (non-working families must attend the classes three days a week from 9am-4pm):
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Resume Building
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Money Management
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Self Esteem
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Information Technology
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9 Regional Addiction Prevention, INC (RAP, Inc.) has also volunteered to help with the fundraising and to come in and speak to the families’ on sobriety.
