Recruitment of needed participant for the CARE 3 grant which we provide free Recovery Support services and a mentorship for youth ages 12-21
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Life Skills/Leadership Development
Social Responsibility
Effective Communications
Enrichment Activities in Visual & Performing Arts & Sports
Tutoring Program
Homework Assistance
Academic Tutoring in various subjects
Career Development
Skills Assessment & Development
Resume Writing
Interview Skills
Job Application Assistance
Marketing Skills
Veteran's Assistance
Substance Abuse Recovery Support
Job Assistance
Stable Housing Assistance & Referral
Benefits Assistance
Spiritual Coaching
Individual & Group Counseling
Help adopt positive values & principles
Identifying a sense of purpose & mission in life
Family & Social Responsibility
Please submit a signed letter of support from your agency’s executive or other senior staff member. The letter can be emailed to or uploaded with this request. The letter should be submitted on official letterhead and include the following information:
- General information regarding the request for TTA services, i.e., the who, what, where, when, and why.
- The organizational and/or community needs specific to the request for TTA services.
- The benefits or anticipated outcomes from the receipt of TTA services.
By submitting this application to BJA NTTAC, I understand that upon approval of this application for TTA, the requestor agrees to keep BJA NTTAC informed of any circumstances that may impact the delivery of the TTA, including changes in the date of the event, event cancellation, or difficulties communicating with the assigned TTA provider.
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E-mail sent to requester on 5.3.13 asking to set up assessment call next week. Also sent assessment form for her to fill out. Call scheduled for 5.6.13 at 1:00pm EST. Held call and asked her to send me letter on letterhead and any relevant data by 5.13.13 so that completed package could be sent to BJA for review. 5.16.13 -- e-mail to Ms. Newell reminding her to send me letter on letterhead and any relevant data on request so that application package can be sent to BJA for review. Asked her to send me this info by 5.23.13. Did not receive requested documents on 5.23.13. Sent an e-mail to Ms. Newell informing her that the request was being closed due to inactivity and that she could apply again in the future when she was ready. Sent her link to apply again. Request being closed. on 5.23.13
a:28:{s:32:"field_what_event_has_occurred_th";s:164:"We utilize a Community Wellness Home that AVPH & Kaiser sponsors through the City of Lancaster and there has been a great need for our services but limited support.";s:32:"field_what_do_you_want_to_achiev";s:142:"1)Community involvement, and Partnership.
2) Making sure we are meeting all policies and procedures with the services we provide for youth.
";s:32:"field_what_will_happen_if_this_n";s:107:"Our efforts will either take longer or the need will not be addressed which is a necessary and prompt need.";s:32:"field_what_is_the_gap_between_wh";s:49:"Assistance, community involvement, and resources.";s:32:"field_do_you_have_any_data_to_su";s:78:"Yes limited because there aren’t really good solid statistics for this area.";s:32:"field_have_there_been_previous_a";s:34:"Only by our own means and efforts.";s:32:"field_have_you_sought_tta_before";s:185:"Yes through OnTrack they did a TA training on Cultural Diversity. Yes it open our eyes to the issues and propelled us to put in place additional procedures and educations for our staff,";s:32:"field_who_will_assume_leadership";s:29:"Maria Newell/Program Director";s:32:"field_how_did_you_learn_about_nt";s:77:"We learned of it through a website, I believe it was mentorship.org or SAMSHA";s:32:"field_what_are_your_organization";s:242:"We have a great small team committed to quality treatment and the organizations mission. We all have been an employee in the systems of care for youth, and business so we are knowledgeable in our field and the operations of the organization.";s:32:"field_what_are_organization_s_we";s:252:"We need more staffing recruitment, and client recruitment, & more funding. Also we are currently raising funds to submit our 501(c)3 application to IRS, although we are incorporated as a non-profit in California it’s been difficult in raising funds. ";s:32:"field_what_opportunities_does_th";s:161:"We have a CARE 3 fee for service grant through ADP Alcohol & Drugs Programs so that will help us to grow but we need more community involvement and partnerships.";s:32:"field_what_are_the_challenges_th";s:136:"We need assistance in recruitment of both clients and employees (volunteers) and making sure we are meeting all policies and procedures.";s:32:"field_how_will_this_technical_as";s:116:"We are serving at risk youth and there is a huge under served population that need the services we provide for free.";s:32:"field_what_is_your_overarching_g";s:72:"Making sure we have a viable quality program for the community we serve.";s:32:"field_please_list_at_least_two_o";s:142:"1)Community involvement, and Partnership.
2) Making sure we are meeting all policies and procedures with the services we provide for youth.
";s:32:"field_as_a_result_of_this_tta_wh";s:96:"In our own building serving a minimum of 100 youth and quality committed employees (volunteers).";s:32:"field_who_will_be_participating_";s:145:"All staff of Our Rivers of Life, and I would like to include other community organizations who share in our efforts and may have the same issues.";s:32:"field_what_do_participants_need_";s:63:"A blueprint and more education on meeting our vision and goals.";s:32:"field_what_activities_experience";s:85:"Anything that will be pertinent to the population we serve and the services we offer.";s:32:"field_who_supports_you_in_this_e";s:40:"The whole team of Our Rivers of Life Inc";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_i";s:242:"Myself, Our Rivers of life Administration & employees, Board members and our ONE partnership AVPH (Antelope Valley Partnerships For Health, and hopefully the City of Lancaster officials.
7 employees and 5 board members (some are the same).
";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_p";s:186:"Myself, Our Rivers of life Administration & employees, Board members and our ONE partnership AVPH (Antelope Valley Partnerships For Health, and hopefully the City of Lancaster officials.";s:32:"field_who_are_key_stakeholders_o";s:63:"Any organization that works with youth and wants to be involved";s:32:"field_how_open_are_the_key_stake";s:21:"The City of Lancaster";s:32:"field_are_there_any_local_govern";s:3:"n/a";s:32:"field_how_will_your_organization";s:112:"We will work at our best to ensure it remains viable but the strategic planning we will need some assistance on.";s:32:"field_what_other_resources_do_yo";s:188:"The out of pocket in-kind support from Our Rivers of Life Inc (which is Limited) but we do have a facility for the training and will provide food or snacks, and any video equipment needed.";}