Hope585

EDUCATE, ENRICH, AND EMPOWER YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO GIVE THEM HOPE AND HELP THEM THRIVE.

STAND WITH YOUNG PEOPLE: THE HUB585'S STAND WITH YOUNG PEOPLE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, IMMEDIATE COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO YOUTH IN CRISIS IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FLEXIBLY SCHEDULED MOBILE SERVICES IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. REFERRALS ARE SENT TO THE HUB585 FROM THE CITY OF ROCHESTER'S PERSON IN CRISIS TEAM (PIC) AND THEN AN INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN IS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BASED UPON ASSESSMENTS AND GOALS IDENTIFIED BY THE YOUTH. THE YOUTH COUNSELOR/CASE MANAGER THEN LINKS THE YOUTH TO APPROPRIATE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES WITH THE HUB585 AND THE COMMUNITY. WE FOCUS ON RESOLVING IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS AND/OR ASSESSING AND IMPROVING THE LEVEL OF YOUTH AND FAMILY RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION, AS WELL AS FAMILY COUNSELING AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, AS NEEDED.THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.

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LIFE LAUNCH MENTORING PROGRAM: THE HUB585'S LIFE LAUNCH PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING ALL YOUTH AGES 13-18 IN MONROE COUNTY FOSTER CARE HAVE THE COMMITTED DURABLE RELATIONSHIPS IN THEIR LIVES TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS AND WELLBEING AS THEY PREPARE AND MOVE TOWARD INDEPENDENCE. LIFE LAUNCH MENTOR TEAMS INTERRUPT THE CYCLES OF ABANDONMENT, POVERTY, AND TRAUMA THAT THESE YOUNG ADULTS HAVE EXPERIENCED BY CREATING PATTERNS OF SAFETY, TRUST, AND RESPECT.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE LIFE LAUNCH MENTORSHIP MODEL USES THE HEALING POWER OF SAFE, UNPAID ADULT RELATIONSHIPS TO FOSTER HOPE AND PERSONAL AGENCY, WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY.THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.

DR. SHERRI TAPP LEGACY FUND: THE HUB585 DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WORKS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CASH FOR FAMILIES IN NEED OF EMPLOYMENT OR SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AND YOUNG ADULTS AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND ENTERING THE WORKFORCE WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A DIRECT CASH PROGRAM. FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE THAT CAN HELP ALLEVIATE THE STRESS OF POVERTY. THESE FUNDS HELP STABILIZE THE ENVIRONMENT OF FAMILIES INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE OR EXPERIENCING POVERTY WHILE ALSO LEADING TO LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND FOOD SECURITY, AND ULTIMATELY STRONGER FAMILIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FURTHERMORE, THESE FUNDS HELP YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD BY PROVIDING CASH TO SECURE STABLE HOUSING AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR CASH ASSISTANCE ARE LISTED BELOW. - FAMILY MUST BE REFERRED BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, OR THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION AND CARE OF CHILDREN.- FAMILIES MUST RESIDE IN MONROE COUNTY.- FUNDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY A FAMILY MEMBER OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OLD.- RECIPIENTS MUST BE EMPLOYED OR SEEKING EMPLOYMENT- RECIPIENTS MAY NOT EXCEED ASSISTANCE FOR MORE THAN $2,400 PER YEAR. (AVERAGE NEEDS REQUEST IS AROUND $550, FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS, IF NEEDED, TO THE MAX AMOUNT OVER THE COURSE OF THE TWO YEAR GRANT PERIOD)THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.