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Figure 2: WIA Program Elements that La Familia Will Offer <br /> Latinos. <br /> <br />· Leadership Development Opportunities - The youth will participate in a common community <br /> subprogram as a part of the leadership development component. In addition to the inclusion of <br /> leadership skills in the workshops that will be offered, CHCADA will also utilize youth as part of our <br /> outreach team and as part of the prevention teams in other Orange County programs. <br /> <br />· Tutoring - Lileracy and mathematics skills are critical to our target group. Similar differentials exist in <br /> terms of mathematics skills. Thus, one of the workshops offered will involve tutorials in literacy and <br /> mathematics. The parents of the youth will also be referred to the adult literacy programs offered by <br /> other providers. <br /> <br />· Supportive Services - CHCADA will provide a broad range of supportive services so that each youth's <br /> chance of programmatic success is enhanced. Child care, transportation, health care referrals end <br /> support in other basic need areas will be made available through the services of a ful[time c~se <br /> manager. <br /> <br />· Follow-up Services - An intensive follow-up program will be offered after the completion of the initial six <br /> months. The Phase I follow-up period will include weekly attendance at group meetings where day-to- <br /> day job occurrences can be discussed. At the end of the first six-month period, monthly sessions will be <br /> held. The follow-up will also include weekly telephone interviews with employers for the first month and <br /> monthly follow-up with employer for the next six months. <br /> <br />· Work Readiness Activities - Every activity offered will be focused upon the development of work <br /> readiness skills. <br /> <br />· Referrals to Other Network Providers and One-Stops for Job Training - Both in Santa Ana and <br /> nationwide, One-Stops tend to be under-subscribed. A critical service that will be provided is that of <br /> bringing the youth into a relationship with the short-term job training programs and apprenticeships <br /> available through One-Stops. <br /> <br />· Job Development and Placement - A primary service that will be offered is the identification of <br /> employers who will participate in this program. A fulltime Job Developer will offer these services. <br /> <br /> While all youth will participate in the core services offered given the intensity of <br />need among Iow*income, Latino, out-of-school youth in this age group, services will be <br />customized to meet the unique needs of each youth. In order to address individual <br />needs, an intensive screening and assessment will take place. The tools listed in Figure <br /> <br />3 below will be used. <br /> <br /> Figure 3: Assessment Areas <br /> Screening for Substance Use and General Functioning <br /> · Youth Addiction Severity Index <br />Screening for Literacy and Math Skills <br /> <br />*[,~enlal Health Screening <br /> Occupational Interests <br /> <br />CHCADA's Response to RFP# PY2002 Page 9 <br /> <br /> <br />