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ILLIN EVERETT WASHINGTON City of Everett Human Needs Grant January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Exhibit A Program Summary Organization&Program: Housing Hope: Homeless Teen and Young Family Program Program objectives: This program serves teen and young adult parents aged 16 to 24 and their children who are experiencing homelessness at program entry. Each year,Housing Hope provides housing and services to approximately 29 teen and young adult parent households,all of whom have incomes below 30%of the area median. Eligible families meet the criteria for homelessness as defined by HUD and heads of households must be pregnant or have children under the age of 18 in their custody. Single female parents with children under the age of five are the majority head of households served by this program.Most families served present multiple challenges to sustaining permanent housing, including histories of abuse or neglect,histories of domestic violence, chemical dependency,mental illness, CPS involvement, lack of education or employment skills, and reliance on public support. Housing Hope's Homeless Teen and Young Parent program provides affordable housing and comprehensive services to homeless teen parents ages 16 to 24 and their young children. Services include Family Support Services (formerly called case management),adult education and employment support,parent coaching and education, life skills training,child development services, and supported access to community services such as mental health and substance addiction treatment. This project will serve approximately 29 families in Everett(estimate of 75 individuals),all of whom are homeless at entry. Through strengths-based services, families gain skills related to parenting and independent living that will lead to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The following needs have been identified and are addressed during each family's stay with Housing Hope: 1. Housing Needs •Assistance in maintaining or securing other permanent housing,which also creates an opportunity for reunification for parents who CPS involved. 2. Education Needs •Obtaining tutoring or homework assistance to help youth stay in school and complete graduation •High School Completion or GED attainment •Guided support through higher education or certification endeavors, including the college application process and funding college expenses. •Access to affordable and reliable transportation 3.Employment Needs •Increase earning potential and household income through job training, internships,apprenticeships,or paid employment. Other focus areas include resume building, interview skills,and other pre-employment education. •Access to affordable and reliable transportation,as well as assistance with buying work clothes and shoes. 4. Child Development • Increasing parenting knowledge and skills to ensure healthy child development through one-on-one parent coaching or parent education classes. •Develop a list of local resources that address a child's developmental needs and concerns. •Assistance navigating the school system and a child's Individualized Education Program(IEP)for those with particular needs. 5.Family Management •Increase skills and knowledge of financial literacy, including budgeting and understanding credit. •Increase skills and knowledge of housing expertise, including landlord-tenant law and homeownership. •Improve the family's health and wellness,including physical health,mental health,and providing nutritious meals. • Manage family life, including establishing routines,boundary setting, and communicating. 8