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Service Supported Homeless Housing sites or children receiving care at Tomorrow's <br /> Hope Child Development Center in South Everett. The Specialists will serve <br /> approximately 25 unduplicated children per year who reside in the City of Everett. <br /> How and When Service Will Be Provided: <br /> The Child and Family Specialists provide services on an as-needed basis when a <br /> referral is made. The Specialists' services are provided until either the family stabilizes <br /> or the family is connected with the appropriate community service. The major sources <br /> of referrals include: <br /> • Entry into Housing Hope's programs and housing: The Family Support Coach <br /> (formerly called Case Manager) and the family draws up an initial plan to stabilize <br /> the family and this could include assessments of the children by the Specialist at <br /> that time and referrals to needed services. In addition, the referral may come at <br /> a later time if the Family Support Coach notices developmental delays or safety <br /> issues. <br /> • CPS involvement: Referrals for services can happen as children transition in or <br /> out of the home due to CPS involvement. <br /> • School Districts: School Districts, including the Everett School District, can refer <br /> children for services to coordinate with the Specialist and support the parents in <br /> moving their children forward. <br /> Services are generally provided to the child or parent in the home or on-site at <br /> Tomorrow's Hope, one-on-one or in small groups, by the Child and Family Specialist as <br /> needed. <br /> Staffing: <br /> Housing Hope currently employs two Child and Family Specialists equaling 1.5 FTE, <br /> Maribeth Darst and Schana Odell. Housing Hope is in the process of hiring an additional <br /> 0.5 FTE Child and Family Specialist for a position that is currently vacant. Ms. Darst, a <br /> full-time Child and Family Specialist, holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and <br /> M.A. in Psychology and has 4 years' experience as a Family Support Coach and <br /> Support Behavioral Specialist and has focused on the needs of youth. She is a certified <br /> "The Incredible Years" parenting course instructor and has worked with high-risk youth <br /> in group home settings. Ms. Odell, a part-time Child and Family Specialist, holds a B.A. <br /> in Human Services from Western Washington University and has over 15 years of <br /> experience working with low-income children and families. <br /> Erin Jackson, Program Director, Tomorrow's Hope Child Development Center, is <br /> responsible for supervising the Child and Family Specialists. Ms. Jackson has a <br />