ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER 18 - 2012

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OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center 2012 -13 Proposal Narrative for YSPN Membership partnership with the SAUSD Transitional Partnership Program will aid in the proper enrollment of those youth with disabilities. The relationships established with our partners agencies and other community leaders will ensure that we meet our 75% youth enrollment benchmark by, or before, second quarter and that our participants will be successful in attaining their goals. Case Management: The case manager will coordinate and support WIA participant's activities along with other WIA staff members. The case manager will, at minimum, meet with each youth bi- monthly to monitor their progress, assist with supportive services, and provide job skills training (e.g. resume writing, interview skills, etc). These activities will ensure the success of the youth's goals by time of exit. Program Services: OCCTAC's success is built around the idea of community involvement, education and leadership. Our nurturing based center provides a wide range of classes and family involvement activities, such as parenting classes, support groups, family and /or individual counseling, financial literacy, Supportive Services and others. Our interdisciplinary and holistic model provides WIA participants with the opportunity to involve their parents, siblings and friends. All the programs we offer at OCCTAC incorporate youth and parent involvement and participation! Placement in Employment /Education: Those youth who successfully complete their training program are recommended and sometimes hired as tutors or teacher assistance to work in OCCTAC's Learning Academy or Wraparound programs. Additionally, OCCTAC will support youth with job readiness workshops, participation in job fairs, resume preparation, one -on -one job skills training, career coaching and referrals. All WIA participants will be paid for their "hands -on" job training in the placement site of their choice at OCCTAC program (e.g. Administrative Assistant, Arts programs, Learning Academy, etc.). During the last 4- months of the program, WIA participants will transition out of work experiences at the center and into job interviews and other opportunities in the community. The case manager will work closely with SAUSD TPP job developer, Santa Ana Work Center, Santa Ana business, and other community agencies to attain job leads for the youth. In partnership with Santa Ana College /Centennial Education youth will be encouraged to enroll into post- secondary education or a short-term vocational training program. In collaboration with SIATech Charter school (charter housed at OCCTAC), those youth who have not completed their secondary education will be encouraged to co- enroll. Services to improve Literacy/Numeracy: Participants will be provided with weekly assistance in Literacy and Numeracy on a one -on -one basis via the Literacy or Numeracy coaches. The coaches will review the TABE pre -test to determine student needs and establish specific goals for tutoring sessions. To insure that youth with disabilities are provided with the best service, the case manager and tutors will also work with SAUSD TPP to attain Individualize Education Plan (IEP) and accommodate tutoring sessions as needed. 12 - Month Follow -up after exit (Describe how you will continue to support youth during the follow up period. Discuss types of sources of support, services and frequency of contact with youth). The case manager will communicate monthly with the youth during the follow -up phase of the program. Youth will continue to receive employment assistance (such as resume updating, interviewing skills, etc.), academic support, mentoring, and incentives for goal attainment. Follow -up services will include: a) providing job placement and referrals, b) job retention assistance, c) communicating with employers of WIA graduates to ensure success, and d) work with Santa Ana Work Center and other business to help youth find jobs within the community. E. Goals /Objectives and Performance Levels. 1. How will your program meet the WIA performance goals listed below: a) 65 %- Placement in Employment or Education: The case manager and career counselor meet regularly with the WIA participants to ensure 65% of placements in employment or education. WIA staff meets with the participants at least two times a month on a one -on -one basis. During these meetings youth are provided with career guidance (e.g. educational programs, college application, FAFSA completion, etc.) and job skills training Exhibit A