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program and most will participate for the complete year. The time needed to complete <br />each component of the program is dependent on the abilities and motivation of each <br />participant. Youth who are pursuing performance measure goals will be encouraged to <br />stay involved until those goals are accomplished. Other examples of benefits youth <br />experience in the Foster Youth Liaison Project begin with the Peer Mentor/client <br />relationship. Peer Mentors act as stable, adults in the youths' lives. They become <br />people the youth feel accountable to, which may be the difference for the youth to follow <br />through with a goal versus just giving up. Peer Mentors have good success with helping <br />youth get into school to get their high school diploma or begin post-secondary education. <br />They help youth get jobs, find housing, get medical insurance, find affordable childcare, <br />get bus passes, etc. FYLP is an integral part of stabilizing many of our youth through an <br />otherwise turbulent transition to independence. <br />3. How often will the WIA participant need to attend the program and how often are <br />specific activities offered (daily/weekly/monthly)? <br />Activities and services are dependent on participant needs and interests and are not time <br />based. For example, if a participant needs to find a job, the Peer Mentor may spend time <br />with them on pre-employment activities. Peer Mentors will be available to meet the <br />needs of the participants. Each Peer Mentor is available in the ORC at least 18 hours per <br />week. With a 6:1 ratio, Peer Mentors may be available to each youth for 3 hours per <br />week. Peer Mentors will attempt to have contact with clients on a weekly basis. <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 will be individually determined to meet the needs of each <br />participant. Each Peer Mentor is available in the Orangewood Resource Center 18 hours <br />per week and available for 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 staff <br />positions named in this proposal. Management support will be provided when needed. <br />5. What services will be offered after youth exits the program and how will program keep in <br />touch with youth who have exited? <br />Peer Mentors will remain in contact with FYLP participants for one year after program <br />exit to fulfill remaining program goals and performance measures, distribute incentives to <br />participants who meet program objectives, provide supportive services, and provide any <br />other general support. We will also contact youth for all Follow-Ups (30 Day, 60 Day, <br />I" Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 3`d Quarter, 4th Quarter) and complete Follow-Up forms. Peer <br />Mentors will be available in the ORC to provide assistance to participants by <br />appointment or when they visit the ORC. In our experience, exited youth keep in touch <br />with our staff frequently, but in the case it is difficult to find a client, we will call them <br />directly or contact known family members and friends. We may also send letters to their <br />last known address and/or email them. We will continue our attempts until we are in <br />contact with clients. <br />EXHIBIT A <br />OCF/Foster Youth Liaison Project 4