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<br />\Vhat is the length of the program, i.e., how much time will a youth need to be in this <br />program to get the full benefits of each component offered? <br />The length of the program is one year with one year of follow up services after program <br />exit. Although program participants can pmiicipate in the program for up to one year, <br />some participants may not need a full year to accomplish set goals. However, it is our <br />expenence that participants enjoy and benefit from the services offered in this program <br />and most will participate for the complete year. The time needed to complete each <br />component of the program is dependent on the abilities and motivation of each participant. <br /> <br />How often will the WIll. participant need to attend the program and how often are specific <br />activities offered (daily/weekly/monthly)? What is the frequency of staff interaction with <br />WIll. participant? <br />Activities and services are dependent on participant needs and interests and are not time <br />based. For example, if a pmicipant needs to utilize the Santa Ana College Learning <br />Center, the peer mentor will help them schedule time to attend. Another example may be <br />if a participant needs to find a job the peer mentor may spend time with them on pre- <br />employment activities. Peer mentors will meet with participants on a regular basis, but <br />the frequency and duration of meetings are dependent on the needs of the participant. <br />Each peer mentor is available in the Orangewood Resource Center 10 hours per week and <br />available for appointments as needed. <br /> <br />Will other non- WL-\ agency staff be providing elements of the programry If so, please <br />describe. <br />In general, the peer mentors will be the primary staff providing services to program <br />participants. Participants may utilize other internal services such as attending Independent <br />Living Program (ILP) workshops that may impact their progress in the Foster Youth <br />Liaison Project. Participants may also use external services such as the Santa Ana College <br />Learning Center or an outside tutor to help them become proficient with basic math and <br />reading skills. All contract responsibilities will be fulfilled by the staff positions named in <br />this proposal. Management support will be provided when needed. <br /> <br />Goals / Objectives and Performance Levels <br />How will service(s) be deemed necessaryry List tool(s) to be used for assessment of <br />pmicipanl' s basic skill levels. Describe pre and post testing, primary and secondary goal <br />deternlination. <br />Upon successful enrollment in the Foster Youth Liaison Project, participants will <br />complete the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABEI for Math and English. If the results <br />from the T ABE show a participant is Basic Skills Deficient appropriate services will be <br />provided. The T ABE will be utilized as both a pre & post test assessment. Other <br />participant needs will be determined in an initial interview and subsequent meetings. <br />Based on individual needs, pmicipant goals will be established in the Individual Services <br />Strategy (lSS). The ISS will be used as a guide for participants and peer mentors as to <br />what goals and supportive services the participant will need and/or pursue. <br /> <br />How will services aid in meeting the WIll. performance goals? <br />Peer mentors will maintain case files and work with program partIcIpants to increase <br />employment, retention and earnings, offer long-term support to help foster youth with <br />academics and occupational development and encourage further education and training. <br />They will also provide tutoring, leadership opportunities, supportive services and <br />mentoring and provide a Pmicipant Satisfaction Survey. Peer mentors will participate in <br />