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EVERETT WASHINGTON City of Everett Human Needs Grant January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Exhibit A Program Summary Organization &Program: Friends of Youth: New Ground Everett Transitional Living New Ground Everett supports 12 residents in six two-bedroom apartments in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Everett.The program provides a safe home and the support needed for young adults to develop independent living skills,pursue education and employment goals,increase social skills,manage life's stresses,and successfully move into stable housing. When residents first arrive,we focus on helping them adapt to their new home and new routines while building trust with program staff,roommates and neighbors. We then use evidence-based screening tools,including the Arizona Self Sufficiency Matrix and the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment,to assess each individual's needs and strengths.The results of these assessments form the basis for discussions between the Case Manager and the client to develop an Independent Living Plan(ILP). The ILP focuses on achievable,time-bound goals regarding permanent housing,employment,life skills and personal finances. The residents are the decision makers concerning their goals and work closely with the Case Manager to adjust goals and action steps as needed through weekly meetings. Many aspects of the program play a role in establishing healthy routines and behaviours, including: •Service learning(volunteer)activities provide opportunities to learn how to have a positive impact and make personal connections with supportive adults. •Encouragement and support guide the young adults to re-build relationships with their families and establish positive relationships with their peers. •Referrals help the young adults address substance use,mental health concerns,GED completion and job training. Life skills learned include budgeting,grocery shopping,basic cooking,household maintenance,building appropriate relationships and healthy decision-making.Additionally,all residents attend monthly house meetings where they build a sense of community and strengthen interpersonal skills.At these meetings,the Case Manager facilitates group discussions to help residents improve emotional and self-regulating coping skills.Topics include:respecting neighbors and roommates;recognizing personal needs for space or time alone;and the importance of self-care (including healthy eating,getting enough sleep,walks and talking through their problems with their Case Manager.) 2019 Human Needs Contracts 7