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- EVERETT WASHINGTON •Connecting teens to counseling for emotional disturbances, including eating disorders and suicidal thoughts/actions. Specific examples of intervention for parents(which in turn, supports the child)include: •Referrals to parenting classes to understand the development of their child and positive parenting techniques. • Supporting the parents with setting up morning routines and getting their child to school on time. • Supporting parents of physically aggressive children, connecting them with parenting strategies and referrals to behavior specialists. •Helping parents understand the At-Risk Youth petition and court system process,the Becca Bill(truancy and compulsory attendance law), and Everett's alternative public school system.If these measures are necessary for the family,the Specialists will support the parents and children throughout the processes. •Provide parent engagement events,which increase parent social supports and promote school engagement skills. Target Population: The Child and Family Specialist program targets homeless and low-income children age birth to 17 years either residing in Housing Hope's Everett Emergency Shelter or Service Supported Homeless Housing sites or children receiving care at Tomorrow's Hope Child Development Center in South Everett. The Specialists will serve approximately 50 unduplicated children per year who reside in the City of Everett. How and When Services Will Be Provided: The Child and Family Specialists provide services on an as-needed basis when a referral is made. The Specialists offer their services until either the family stabilizes or the family is connected with the appropriate community service.The primary sources of referrals include: •Entry into Housing Hope's programs and housing: The Family Support Coach(formerly called Case Manager)and the family draw up an initial plan to stabilize the family, including assessments of the children by the Specialist and referrals to specialized services.Also,the referral may come at a later time if the Family Support Coach notices developmental delays or safety issues. •CPS involvement: Referrals for services happen as children transition in or out of the home due to CPS involvement. • School Districts: School Districts, including the Everett School District,can refer children for services to coordinate with the Specialist and support the parents in moving their children forward. Services are generally provided to the child or parent in the home or on-site at Tomorrow's Hope,one-on-one,or in small groups by the Child and Family Specialist as needed. Staffing: Housing Hope currently employs two Child and Family Specialists equaling 2 FTE,Maribeth Darst, and Denise Hollenbeck.Ms.Darst,a full-time Child and Family Specialist,holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and M.A. in Psychology and has over 5 years' experience as a Child and Family Specialist. She is a certified "The Incredible Years"parenting course instructor and has worked with high-risk youth in group home settings.Ms. Cremin,a full-time Child and Family Specialist,holds a B.A. in Human Services from Western Washington University and a Masters in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. She has over 16 years of experience in the Human Services and Social Work fields,with a heavy concentration of work with children and families. Ms. Hollenbeck,a full-time Child and Family Specialist,holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Lynda Plummer,Director of Social Services, supervises this program. She holds a B.A. in Human Services and has over 20 years of leadership experience,as well as more than 30 years of experience working in the social services field. 9