Jewish Family Services

MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE - PROJECT ABSTRACT SUMMARY SUMMARY: THE JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF DELAWARE (JFS) MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IS AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO DELAWARE’S GROWING MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, RISING DEMAND FOR COUNSELING, AND LACK OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. THIS UNIQUE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WILL INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO DELAWAREANS BY INCREASING THE POOL OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN DELAWARE. FUNDING WILL PROVIDE PAID FELLOWSHIPS TO 15-20 MASTER LEVEL THERAPISTS (PARTICIPANTS) AND PAY FOR THE REQUIRED SUPERVISION, SUPPORT STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION NEEDED TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY TRAINING TO PREPARE THEM FOR LICENSURE. POPULATON: JFS’ MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE WILL PREPARE 15-20 MASTERS LEVEL GRADUATES, REFERRED TO AS “FELLOWS,” WHO ARE PURSUING THEIR LICENSURE AS AN LPCMH, LCSW, OR LMFT. THESE PARTICIPANTS WILL EACH RECEIVE 100 HOURS OF TRAINING AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND BE EXPECTED TO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 PEOPLE DURING THEIR FELLOWSHIP. STRATEGIES: PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE PRE-ONBOARDING ACTIVITIES (E.G., PARTICIPANT OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT, FINGERPRINTING/BACKGROUND CHECK, TRANSCRIPT REVIEW). ONBOARDING ASSESSMENTS (E.G., PRE-LIKERT SCALE PRE-BARKMAN SCALE). TRAININGS (E.G., EVIDENCE BASED TRAININGS FROM JFS DE ONLINE LIBRARY (RELIAS) CONFIDENTIALITY, HIPAA, HARASSMENT, CULTURAL COMPETENCY, DIVERSITY, ETC., TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION’S CERTIFICATE IN TRAUMATIC STRESS STUDIES TRAINING, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TRAINING, BOWEN FAMILY THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, ACT IMMERSION TRAINING AND DBT TRAINING). CONFERENCES (E.G., PHILADELPHIA NASW CONFERENCE, NJHSA CONFERENCE, DC NATIONAL NASW CONFERENCE). PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION (E.G., CLINICAL HOURS, PARTICIPANT COMMUNITY PROJECTS, TEST CURRICULUM, TEST PREP TUTORING). SUPERVISION. PROGRAM EVALUATION (E.G., TRACKING, REPORTING). GOAL/OBJECTIVES: THE OVERALL GOAL OF JFS’ MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF DELAWARE RESIDENTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: - OFFER 15-20 MASTER’S LEVEL CLINICIANS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN 100 HOURS OF IN-PERSON, ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION IN PURSUIT OF THEIR LICENSURE AS AN LPCMH OR LCSW - PROVIDE A RIGOROUS FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE THAT PREPARES 100% OF PARTICIPANTS TO PASS THEIR LICENSING EXAM AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, AFTER ATTAINING ~1600 CLINICAL HOURS OF FIELD EXPERIENCE. - INCREASE ACCESS TO LICENSURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 100% OF PARTICIPANTS, PARTICULARLY CLINICIANS OF COLOR AND THOSE FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS NOT THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE. - STRIVE TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE PARTICIPANTS BE PERSONS OF COLOR AND ONE-FIFTH TO BE MULTI-LINGUAL. - PROVIDE VIGOROUS TRAINING AND SUPERVISION THAT WILL PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO PASS THEIR LICENSING EXAM AND OBTAIN DELAWARE LICENSURE. - UPON OBTAINING LICENSURE, 100% OF LICENSED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT AT JFS OR AT OTHER DELAWARE PARTNER AGENCIES. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES: ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - 15-20 MASTER LEVEL CLINICIANS PARTICIPATE IN THE JFS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND RECEIVE 1600 CLINICAL HOURS OF EXPERIENCE AND 100 HOURS OF CLINICAL SUPERVISION. ONE-THIRD OF PARTICIPANTS WILL BE STAFF OF COLOR AND ONE-FIFTH OF FELLOWS ARE MULTI-LINGUAL. - 95% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORT IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS. - 95% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORT INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO PASS THE LICENSURE TEST. - 80% OF PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE NASW LICENSURE AND OBTAIN DE LICENSURE. - 100% OF PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT AT JFS DELAWARE OR ANOTHER DE NONPROFIT. - 95% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORT THEIR CREDENTIALS INCREASED THEIR COMPETITIVENESS IN THE WORKFORCE.

REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR HEALING (RICH)- TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY FOR REFUGEE YOUTH PROGRAM SERVING BUFFALO AND WESTERN NEW YORK. - REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR HEALING (RICH) - TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY FOR REFUGEE YOUTH PROGRAM JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN NEW YORK WILL IMPLEMENT THE TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY FOR REFUGEES (TST-R) EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL TO ASSIST LOCAL REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH (AGES 5-21) AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM THE BHUTANESE, SOMALI, CONGOLESE, IRAQI, AND SYRIAN COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE ALIGNMENT AND ENHANCE COLLABORATION AMONG LOCAL RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ETHNIC AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO SERVE 400 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, VIA A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED AND CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS. THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEM OF CARE THAT MORE EFFECTIVELY RESPONDS TO THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH IMPACTED BY TRAUMA AND THEIR FAMILIES BY FOCUSING ON THREE (3) PRIMARY GOALS: 1) DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; 2) INCREASED IDENTIFICATION OF MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH; AND 3) IMPROVED OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. TOWARD THIS END, TST-R WILL INCORPORATE USE OF CULTURAL BROKERS AND TRAIN CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE CLINICIANS TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND PARENT SKILL-BUILDING; REDUCE BARRIERS TO TREATMENT THROUGH FORMAL PARTNERSHIPS, REFERRAL SYSTEMS, AND CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CARE TO THOSE IN NEED.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

NCTSI III GRANT FOR JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WASHTENAW COUNTY, INC. - JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS) OF WASHTENAW COUNTY MICHIGAN CARING FOR OUR KIDS: EXPANDING DELIVERY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY YOUTH JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS) OF WASHTENAW COUNTY MICHIGAN, AN IMPACTFUL NON-PROFIT BEHAVIORAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AGENCY, WILL DELIVER ENHANCED ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE TRAUMA- AND GRIEF-FOCUSED TREATMENT AND SERVICE SYSTEMS FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHO ARE NOW OR WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED TRAUMATIC EVENTS. THROUGH THE SAMHSA NO. SM-23-010 PROJECT--CARING FOR OUR KIDS: EXPANDING DELIVERY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY YOUTH-- JFS WILL INCREASE CAPACITY, RAISE THE STANDARD OF CARE, AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY YOUTH EXPERIENCING TRAUMA. JFS ALSO WILL RAISE AWARENESS AND EXPERIENCE WITH EVIDENCE BASED, TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICES FOR YOUTH SERVING BEHAVIORAL THERAPISTS AND SCHOOL-BASED EDUCATORS AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF, PARTICIPATION IN, AND ACCESS TO, TRAUMA AND GRIEF TREATMENT AND SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE FROM DIVERSE RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES. CURRENTLY REACHING OVER 20,000 CLIENTS EACH YEAR, JFS WILL SUPPORT A MINIMUM OF 700 ADDITIONAL UNDUPLICATED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES OVER FIVE YEARS INCLUDING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FROM DIVERSE RACIAL, ETHNIC, SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY COMMUNITIES; AND REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH THE TRAUMA OF FORCED MIGRATION. APPROXIMATELY 60% OF JFS’ CURRENT CLIENT POPULATION MEETS THESE CRITERIA. JFS WILL INCREASE CAPACITY, RAISE THE STANDARD OF CARE, AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES FOR WASHTENAW COUNTY YOUTH EXPERIENCING TRAUMA. TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, EYE MOMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, CHILD CENTERED PLAY THERAPY, AND TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY FOR REFUGEES (TST-R) WILL BE DELIVERED. IT IS EXPECTED THAT PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE IMPROVED SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND AN IMPROVEMENT IN FUNCTIONING AS OUTLINED IN THE GAD-7 WITH THE ADOLESCENT PHQ-9, DSM-5 PARENT/GUARDIAN-RATED LEVEL 1 CROSS-CUTTING SYMPTOM MEASURE—CHILD AGE 6–17, SCREEN FOR CHILD ANXIETY RELATED DISORDERS (SCARED) CHILD VERSION, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT TRAUMA SCREEN (CATS). OUTCOMES ALSO INCLUDE INCREASED USE OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT THROUGH JFS AND THEIR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND FINALLY, IMPROVED FEELINGS OF CONNECTEDNESS AND SENSE OF BELONGING TO SCHOOLS AMONG LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING RECENT REFUGEES, IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND FAMILIES.

PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM (OAHMP) IS TO ASSIST EXPERIENCED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES IN UNDERTAKING COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT MAKE SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL HOME MODIFICATIONS REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS. THE GOAL OF THE HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM IS TO ENABLE LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH LOW-COST, LOW BARRIER, HIGH IMPACT HOME MODIFICATIONS TO REDUCE OLDER ADULTS’ RISK OF FALLING, IMPROVE GENERAL SAFETY, INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY, AND TO IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES IN THEIR HOME. THIS WILL ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES, THAT IS, TO “AGE IN PLACE,” RATHER THAN MOVE TO NURSING HOMES OR OTHER ASSISTED CARE FACILITIES.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: HUD’S OFFICE OF LEAD HAZARD CONTROL AND HEALTHY HOMES IS MAKING AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDS AND TRAINING RESOURCES TO NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES. UNDER THE OAHMP AWARD, EXPERIENCED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES WILL DELIVER HOME MODIFICATION SERVICES TO QUALIFIED BENEFICIARIES. THE OAHMP MODEL FOCUSES ON LOW-COST, HIGH-IMPACT HOME MODIFICATIONS. EXAMPLES OF THESE HOME MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF GRAB BARS, RAILINGS, AND LEVER-HANDLED DOORKNOBS AND FAUCETS, AS WELL AS THE INSTALLATION OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS TEMPORARY RAMP, TUB/SHOWER TRANSFER BENCH, HANDHELD SHOWER HEAD, RAISED TOILET SEAT, RISERS FOR CHAIRS AND SOFAS, AND NON-SLIP STRIPS FOR TUB/SHOWER OR STAIRS. THE OAHMP MODEL PRIMARILY RELIES ON THE EXPERTISE OF A LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) TO ENSURE THAT THE HOME MODIFICATION ADDRESSES THE CLIENT’S SPECIFIC GOALS AND NEEDS AND PROMOTES THEIR FULL PARTICIPATION IN DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. THE OT IS TRAINED TO EVALUATE CLIENTS’ FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES AND THE HOME ENVIRONMENT AND HAS KNOWLEDGE OF THE RANGE OF LOW-COST, HIGH-IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT USED TO OPTIMIZE THE HOME ENVIRONMENT AND INCREASE INDEPENDENCE. THE GRANTEES, WHICH ARE EXPERIENCED IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO SENIORS, WILL DELIVER HOME MODIFICATION SERVICES TO MORE THAN 1,900 SENIOR FAMILIES IN BOTH URBAN COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH SUBSTANTIAL RURAL POPULATIONS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: PROVIDED THROUGH HUD’S OLDER ADULTS HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM (OAHMP), THESE GRANTS ENABLE LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH LOW-COST, LOW BARRIER, HIGH IMPACT HOME MODIFICATIONS TO REDUCE OLDER ADULTS’ RISK OF FALLING, IMPROVE GENERAL SAFETY, INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY, AND IMPROVE THEIR FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES IN THEIR HOME. THESE INVESTMENTS WILL DELIVER HOME MODIFICATION SERVICES TO MORE THAN 1,900 SENIOR FAMILIES TO ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES – TO “AGE IN PLACE” – RATHER THAN MOVE TO NURSING HOMES OR OTHER ASSISTED CARE FACILITIES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE OAHMP PROVIDE FUNDING TO EXPERIENCED NON-PROFITS, STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES FOR SAFETY AND FUNCTIONAL HOME MODIFICATION REPAIRS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS TO ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR RESIDENCES AT LEAST ONE HALF OF THE FUNDS SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITIES WITH SUBSTANTIAL RURAL POPULATIONS. INTENDED TO BENEFIT ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE AT LEAST 62 YEARS OLD FOR WORK IN THEIR PRIVATE PRIMARY RESIDENCE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

WESTERN NEW YORK CENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE

MICHIGAN IDA

WESTERN NEW YORK CENTER FOR SURVIVORS OF TORTURE

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

AN ESTIMATED 215 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, 165 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE CLASSROOM SUPPORT TO INCREASE LITERACY, MENTORING, COMPANIONSHIP, AND COUNSELING/COACHING. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS EDUCATION. CHILDREN REQUIRE STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND PERSONAL RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. THE RSVP CENTER OF ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES TAKES A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH THROUGH TWO TIME-HONORED PROGRAMS. THE FIRST IS A SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM ENTITLED LISTEN TO CHILDREN WHICH PAIRS OLDER ADULT VOLUNTEER "LISTENERS" WITH AT-RISK YOUTH, CREATING A SAFE NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT AND A SECURE SOUNDING BOARD FOR CHILDREN TO EXPRESS CONCERNS OR ANXIETIES. THE SECOND, A READING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CLASSROOM SUPPORT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PLACES VOLUNTEER "READING BUDDIES" IN CLASSROOMS TO READ TO CHILDREN IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS ON A WEEKLY BASIS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. IN ADDITION TO IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS AND ACADEMICS, BOTH PROGRAMS ENABLE CHILDREN IN NEED TO FORM AN INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH RSVP VOLUNTEERS. THE SECONDARY FOCUS AREA IS HEALTHY FUTURES. THE TARGET AUDIENCE FOR THIS FOCUS AREA IS FRAIL, HOMEBOUND, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OLDER ADULTS. IT IS COMMONLY UNDERSTOOD THAT WITHOUT COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS, OLDER ADULTS RESIDING IN THEIR OWN HOMES WHO STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY MAKE RISKY DECISIONS ABOUT WHETHER TO FOREGO DOCTOR VISITS AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. THEY MIGHT CONSUME CHEAP, LESS NUTRITIOUS FOODS, DEFER BILL PAYMENT AND LET INTEREST EXPENSES ACCUMULATE IN ORDER TO MAKE ENDS MEET. FOR THOSE WITHOUT NEARBY FAMILY, SOCIALIZATION IS CONSIDERED A LUXURY THEY CANNOT AFFORD. THESE PRACTICES LEAD TO POOR HEALTH AND PREMATURE INSTITUTIONALIZATION. THE RSVP CENTER ADDRESSES THESE NEEDS THROUGH A MULTI-LAYERED APPROACH: MONEY MANAGEMENT, A SERVICE WITH WHICH JFS OF METROWEST HAS A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD IN VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME MEASUREMENT; AND THE NEW JERSEY STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHIP), PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICARE GUIDANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE RSVP CENTER ADDRESSES OTHER COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AS NEEDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL AGENCIES. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, 850 STUDENTS WILL HAVE IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE; 8 WILL HAVE IMPROVED ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT OR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS; 18 OLDER ADULTS WILL REPORT HAVING INCREASED SOCIAL SUPPORT OR AN IMPROVED CAPACITY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING; AND, 250 OF OLDER ADULTS WILL REPORT INCREASED HEALTH KNOWLEDGE. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $146,690 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $99,546 IN NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES.

AN ESTIMATED 180 RSVP VOLUNTEERS WILL BE RECRUITED BY YEAR THREE BY THE RSVP CENTER OF ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES, 139 OF WHOM WILL SERVE IN OUTCOME BASED PERFORMANCE MEASURES. THE RECRUITMENT EFFORT WILL BE ENHANCED BY A BROAD ARRAY OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS EDUCATION. CHILDREN NEED STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND PERSONAL RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. THE RSVP CENTER OF ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES TAKES A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH THROUGH TWO TIME-HONORED PROGRAMS. THE FIRST IS A SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM ENTITLED LISTEN TO CHILDREN WHICH PAIRS OLDER ADULT VOLUNTEER "LISTENERS" WITH TROUBLED YOUTH, CREATING A SAFE NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT AND A SECURE SOUNDING BOARD FOR CHILDREN TO EXPRESS CONCERNS OR ANXIETIES. THE SECOND, A READING PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TRAINS VOLUNTEER READING BUDDIES TO READ TO CHILDREN IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. A SECONDARY FOCUS AREA IS HEALTHY FUTURES. THE TARGET AUDIENCE FOR THIS FOCUS AREA IS FRAIL, HOMEBOUND, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OLDER ADULTS. IT IS COMMONLY UNDERSTOOD THAT WITHOUT COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS, OLDER ADULTS RESIDING IN THEIR OWN HOMES WHO STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY MAKE RISKY DECISIONS ABOUT WHETHER TO FOREGO DOCTOR VISITS AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. THEY MIGHT CONSUME CHEAP, LESS NUTRITIOUS FOODS, DEFER BILL PAYMENT AND LET INTEREST EXPENSES ACCUMULATE IN ORDER TO MAKE ENDS MEET. FOR THOSE WITHOUT NEARBY FAMILY, SOCIALIZATION IS CONSIDERED A LUXURY THEY CANNOT AFFORD. THESE PRACTICES LEAD TO POOR HEALTH AND PREMATURE INSTITUTIONALIZATION. THE RSVP CENTER ADDRESSES THESE NEEDS THROUGH A MULTI-LAYERED APPROACH: FRIENDLY VISITING, A SERVICE WITH WHICH JFS OF METROWEST HAS A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD IN VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND OUTCOME MEASUREMENT; THE NEW JERSEY STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHIP), PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICARE GUIDANCE; AND, THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) ENROLLMENT INITIATIVE, PROVIDING ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RSVP CENTER ADDRESSES COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AS NEEDED. THE CNS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $139,190 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $86,628 IN STATE AND LOCAL SOURCES.

ENGAGES PERSONS 55 AND OLDER IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2023?24 RSVP PROGRAM. YOUR 2023?24 STATUTORY MATCH IS 30% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 43.59%. THIS AWARD REDUCES THE 2023-24 PROGRAM YEAR BY THREE MONTHS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALIGNING THE AWARD WITH NONSTIPEND PROGRAM START DATES. THE 2024-25 PROGRAM YEAR GRANT WILL HAVE AN APRIL 1 START DATE.

TELEMENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING TO IMPROVE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING - THIS GRANT WILL FUND ACCESSIBLE COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH IN PALM BEACH COUNTY VIA TELEMENTAL HEALTH AND IN-PERSON COUNSELING WITH A GOAL OF PROMOTING IMPROVED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. SERVICES WILL BE RENDERED BASED ON THE SAFETY AND COMFORT LEVEL OF THE CLIENT.

PLANTING NEW ROOTS

A NORC INITIATIVE-SILVER: SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND A VITAL ENERGETIC RETIREMENT

MICHIGAN CINAS

TO PROVIDE SUPPORTS FOR 100 ADULTS WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS

STOPPING THE PAIN OF YOUTH DEPRESSION PROGRAM

AS AN AGENCY IN WASHTENAW COUNTY THAT SERVES A DIVERSE, INTERNATIONAL POPULATION, THE MISSION OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES IS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS, PROMOTE DIGNITY AND INSPIRE HUMANITY. THE PROPOSED VISTA PROJECT ALIGNS WITH EMPLOYMENT/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOCUS AREA. THE VISTA PROJECT WILL SEEK TO EXPAND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW INCOME POPULATIONS IN WASHTENAW COUNTY TO INCLUDE AT LEAST 200 REFUGEE AND OTHER IMMIGRANT INDIVIDUALS. TWO VISTA MEMBERS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CREATING RESOURCE GUIDES, DEVELOPING A SET OF SKILLS TRAININGS, ESTABLISH TWO ADVISORY BOARDS, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY, AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION OVER AN ANTICIPATED PROJECT PERIOD.

UNANTICIPATED ARRIVALS