United Family Community Services Presents “Auntie’s House”

Presented By Kessa Griham

Coordinator for Transitional/ Independent Living

Out Line

Introduction Our Mission About Company Vision Life program Our 7 Pillars of Life “Building Myself to be the Best” Benefits Implementation

Introduction

“ When we are confident, we come from a different Place inside ourselves, we carry ourselves differently”.

Auntie’s House is a TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSE operated by United Family Community Services (UFCS) where services are provided in a stable “home-like” atmosphere. We offer At-Risk Youth “ real life” individualized case management services as well as a network of community based services necessary to obtain and maintain stability. UFCS provides an array of stable housing options and quality community based resources for youth and young adults transitioning into Independent Living.

Aunties house “There’s no place like Home”Independent living for at risk female’s ages 17-24

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide families, Individuals and Youth with quality resources through education, employment, and training opportunities.We are committed to providing quality resources and services that support the community and, empower families to reach their next level of opportunity. Our services strengthen families to successfully meet the challenges of daily living

About

United Family Community Services (UFCS) is a 501 c (3) non- profit organization established in October 2003. our focus is Family support and Family preservation we are dedicated to providing supportive services to families and individuals in crisis. (UFCS) provides support and programs to empower Families, Children Youth and Individuals in need. “Auntie’s House " is an perfect example of programs offered. We believe that Strong Family grow to become Strong Communities.

Company Vision

Our vision is to assist

families and individuals in need by providing them with

quality resources.

L.I.F.E. “Living Independently for Enrichment”

Individual Life Skills Assessment•Basic living skills and self care•Effective Communication Skills• Organization and Time

Management

Independent living Case Planning•Emotional Regulations •Moral Reasoning•Self Sufficiency•Problem Identification& Resolution

Life Skills Instruction and Education Enrichment•Social skills •Demonstrate Life goals•Transitional Living•Developing a Sense of Humor

Our 7 Pillars of Life

• Respect• Responsibility• Appreciation• Care• Consistency• Team Work• Dedication

Productive Youth

“Building Myself to be the Best”

Giving at risk female youth the opportunity to become strong, confident build self esteem and form a sister hood in which girls feel a sense of belonging and togetherness. This goal is accomplished by creating an accepting, cohesive, nonjudgmental environment. Auntie’s House will provide basic nurturing for those girls who often come from homes that didn’t offer basic care and empathy to promote leadership and build pride. Give girls a sense of ownership , empower Independence.

Benefits •To make

positive impacts within our community by being actively involved, determined and empowered to become productive young citizens.

•Youth will demonstrate and display their ability to be productive citizens and be actively involved within their community.

•To expand leadership and integrity through real-life experiences and community partnerships. Youth will benefit by gaining more knowledge based upon significance, wisdom and service.

•To provide independence within realistic living environments that will allow youth to exercise their ability to make individual choices than in a more restricted, structured setting.

IMPLEMENTATIONROOTED IN 3 FRAMEWORKS

•Family structure

•Building relationships with parents, teachers, justice systems and community mentors

•Client placement within family

Family Systems

•Therapeutic and extracurricular activities

•Integration within the community as a whole

•Reconstructing lives

Culturally Sensitive

•Identify needs

•Map out resources

•Development of new support systems

•Mentorship of former foster and transitioning youth.

Cognitive Behavioral

Conclusion We recognize our client’s personalities,

identities, interest, talents, unique backgrounds and cultures are incredibly diverse. The aim is to embrace this diversity by cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion, rather than alienating our clients’ because of their interest, or cultures. With our training and programming solely based on providing youth opportunity to assume greater responsibility and freedom as well as motivate them to participate in reconstructing their lives to become stable “INDEPENDENT ADULTS”.