O.C. CHILDREN’S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER 9 - 2007

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and high quality family involvement activities. such as parenting classes. support groups, family counseling, financial literacy and others. 5. Placement in Jobs or Continuing Education: Youth who successfully complete the training program are recommended and hired as mentors or teacher assistants to work in our Learning Academy program that serves over 500 children in the Santa Ana Unified School District. In addition, OCCT AC will provide youth job preparation workshops. participation in job fairs, resume preparation. referrals and job coaching. Out-of-school youth will paid for a 6 month internship in the Learning Academy program or Arts Center. Furthermore. OCCTAC will work in collaboration with the Santa Ana Work Center. Parks and Recreation, YMCA. Boys & Girls Club and other community agencies and refer students for work. In partnership with the Santa Ana College/Centennial Education. youth who have not completed their secondary education will be encouraged to co-emoll in a high school diploma or certification program sponsored by the SAC college. 6. Follow-up and Retention: OCCT AC is committed to provide follow-up services to students after they have completed their planned goals, including mentoring, job coaching. and support services to all 20 WIA participants. Follow-up services will include: * Providing job placement and referral to youth . Providing assistance to students so they can maintain work for at least 6 months through mentorship and support services * Working in partnership with the employers of\\lIA graduates to ensure work success for approximately 3 months. Facilities Most all of the services provided will be located at the Center. The exception would be, when the program requires interaction and support with partnering agencies and employment related opportunities. One example will be at the various SAUSD school sites. If students reside outside the City of Santa Ana, we will assist them in finding alternate transportation. There is local public transportation. ride-sharing with friends. family or other participants and Metrolink. . The Center operates all year (except major holidays) with the following schedule: Mondav 8:30-8:30 Tuesdav 8:30-8:30 Wednesday 8:30-8:30 Friday 8:30-8:30 Sunday Closed Days Hours For the past year. we have been operating from a larger facility in Santa Ana. which is very safe. There have been no incidences of any crimes or disturbances. The parking lot is well- lighted and monitored by the Center's staff The area is amidst several businesses. including. the Bowers Museum and diverse residential areas. There are SAUSD schools in the vicinity. as well as easy access to public transportation. Students can take the bus or in some instances walk to the Center. The facility is fully accessible and compliant with the ADA guidelines and regulations.