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of their gender identity. The Peer case manager/facilitator will be responsible for conducting outreach at local schools, organizations, venues and places in Santa Ana where young TGNC individuals congregate. The group facilitator will also serve as a mentor to the support group participants and will be able to connect or refer clients to other supportive services within ATL or out in the community as needed. Together and with the support of the administrative specialist the group facilitator/peer case worker will work on reporting back to the city of Santa Ana regarding the proposed program. We are very much aligned with both Peer mentorship and Re-entry principles in that leadership and staff agree that: • Connecting Trans youth to supportive services is a first step to improving their quality of life and is the most humane approach to service provision. • Supportive services are offered to maximize personal stability, not as a precondition to be met to attain help. • The criminal legal system is a part of our world, and we should work to minimize its harmful effects rather than simply ignore or condemn them. • Services for TGNC people who have been through the carceral system should be non- judgmental and non -coercive. Estimated Timeline and description of activities proposed for the pilot program: During the first year (03/01/2024-02/28/2025) of the TGNC Youth Support group program, we expect to be able to Conduct at least 48 support groups (4 per month X 12 months = 48). Recruit at least 10 TGNC youth participants that reside in Santa Ana to provide them with group support services and peer mentorship. Additionally, we expect to conduct at least two small events specifically designed for TGNC youth. 1. 03/01/2024 we will Recruit, hire and train a support group facilitator: a. Create and distribute job descriptions b. Interview candidates and hire c. Train new staff in program goals and agency protocols. d. Group facilitator will develop an outreach calendar to recruit support group participants for the 2023-2024 cohort. 2. From 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025 we will begin providing services through weekly support groups; educational resources/workshops, health resources/workshops, mentoring, counseling, and other life skills or workforce skills: a. Develop and distribute outreach materials; network and participate in outreach events. b. Meet with clients in a group setting and conduct a strength -based assessment to further understand participants' needs. c. Group facilitator works with support group clients to identify important support group topics d. Develop and design group comment cards and distribute to obtain participant's feedback f1