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a___m EVERETT WASHINGTON • Referrals to parenting classes to understand the normal 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,the PASS Program. If these last resort 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 25 unduplicated children per year who reside in the City of Everett. How and When Service Will Be Provided: The Child and Family Specialists provide services on an as-needed basis when a referral is made. The Specialists' services are provided until either the family stabilizes or the family is connected with the appropriate community service. The major sources of referrals include: • Entry into Housing Hope's programs and housing: The Family Support Coach(formerly called Case Manager)and the family draws up an initial plan to stabilize the family and this could include assessments of the children by the Specialist at that time and referrals to needed services. In addition,the referral may come at a later time if the Family Support Coach notices developmental delays or safety issues. • CPS involvement: Referrals for services can 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 three Child and Family Specialists equaling 2.5 FTE,Maribeth Darst, Schana Odell,and Sharon Cremin. Ms. Darst,a full-time Child and Family Specialist,holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and M.A. in Psychology and has 4 years' experience as a Family Support Coach and Support Behavioral Specialist and has focused on the needs of youth. She is a certified "The Incredible Years"parenting course instructor and has worked with high-risk youth in group home settings. Ms. Odell, a part-time Child and Family Specialist, holds a B.A. in Human Services from Western Washington University and has over 15 years of experience working with low-income children and families. 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 15 years of experience in the Human Services and Social Work fields,with a heavy concentration of work with children and families. Elizabeth Kohl, Director of Social Services,supervises this program. She holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies of Social and Behavioral Health,over 13 years of leadership experience in serving families in Snohomish County. She has over 20 years of experience working with child development centers and has over 90 college credits in Early Childhood Education. 2019 Human Needs Contracts 8