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spend time with them on pre -employment activities. Peer mentors will be available to <br />meet the needs of the participants. <br />4. What is the frequency of staff interaction with WIA participant? Will other non-WIA <br />agency staff be providing elements of the program? If so, please describe. <br />Peer mentors will meet with participants on a regular basis, but the frequency and <br />duration of meetings are dependent on the needs of the participant. Each peer mentor <br />is available in the Orangewood Resource Center 15 hours per week and available for <br />appointments as needed. <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 <br />Independent Living Program (ILP) workshops that may impact their progress in the <br />Foster Youth Liaison Project. All contract responsibilities will be fulfilled by the <br />staff positions named in this proposal. Management support will be provided when <br />needed. <br />5. What services will be offered after youth exits the program? <br />Peer mentors will remain in contact with FYLP participants for one year after <br />program exit to fulfill remaining program goals, distribute incentives to participants <br />who meet program objectives, provide supportive services, and provide any other <br />general support. Peer mentors will be available in the ORC to provide assistance to <br />participants by appointment or when they visit the ORC. <br />C. Goals / Objectives and Performance Levels <br />1. How will service(s) be deemed necessary? List tool(s) to be used for assessment of <br />participant's basic skill levels. Describe pre and post testing, primary and secondary <br />goal determination. <br />Upon successful enrollment in the Foster Youth Liaison Project, participants will <br />complete the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) for Math and English. If the <br />results from the TABE show a participant is Basic Skills Deficient appropriate <br />services will be provided. The TABE will be utilized as both a pre & post test <br />assessment. Other participant needs will be determined in an initial interview and <br />subsequent meetings. Based on individual needs, participant goals will be established <br />in the Individual Services Strategy (ISS). The ISS will be used as a guide for <br />participants and peer mentors as to what goals and supportive services the participant <br />will need and/or pursue. <br />2. How will services aid in meeting the WIA performance goals? <br />Peer mentors will maintain case files and work with program participants to increase <br />placement in employment or education, attain a degree or certificate, become basic <br />skills proficient, offer long-term support to help participants with academics and <br />occupational development and encourage further education and training. They will <br />also provide tutoring, leadership opportunities, supportive services and mentoring and <br />seek feedback from participants about how we may improve program services. Peer <br />mentors will participate in Youth Council and YSPN meetings and activities and OCF <br />will provide a youth friendly environment. The availability of three part-time (each <br />available 15 hours per week in the ORC) peer mentors as case managers at a 5:1 ratio, <br />utilization of the Orangewood Resource Center (ORC), access to internal services and <br />resources and community partnerships are all key elements in meeting the WIA <br />OCF/Foster Youth Liaison Project 4 <br />