Life Elevation Action Program Services

(LEAP)

With an innovative integrated service plan approach

Identification of Differential Response/LINKAGES Cases

Identification of Differential Response/LINKAGES Cases

The Child Welfare Social Worker Screener determines the appropriate response type for the referral

When the referral is sent to LEAP Path 1 or Path 2, a referral packet is prepared including a Passport to Services

Once the LEAP Service Coordinator meets with the family an assessment using the Family Development Matrix Model is completed

The Matrix guides the FAMILY ELEVATION PLAN development

What is an Elevation Plan?An Elevation Plan identifies the families top

three goals that will help them become safe and stable.

With the goals identified, the family has objectives or steps that will help them achieve their goals.

These objectives are used to guide the family and show them that they are making progress in the goals they have set.

How does LINKAGES help?How does LINKAGES help?

Once it is determined that a family is eligible for Cal Works by the Passport to Services

The Service Coordinator contacts the LINKAGES Staff to arrange a team meeting with the family

At the team meeting an integrated case plan, also known as the Elevation Plan, is developed

What happens next?Once the integrated Elevation Plan is developed,

LINKAGES Staff identifies how they may assist the family in meeting their goals.

For example, a family has a special needs child that needs services through the local regional center and is seeking employment and housing.

The LINKAGES team may reduce the number of hours a parent needs to participate in Job Finders in order to allow for the child to be seen at the regional center, provide gas vouchers for transportation, and pay a deposit for housing.

Once the integrated Elevation Plan is developed, LINKAGES Staff identifies how they may assist the family in meeting their goals.

For example, a family has a special needs child that needs services through the local regional center and is seeking employment and housing.

The LINKAGES team may reduce the number of hours a parent needs to participate in Job Finders in order to allow for the child to be seen at the regional center, provide gas vouchers for transportation, and pay a deposit for housing.

How does LINKAGES know if a family is following the plan?

How does LINKAGES know if a family is following the plan?

Regular team meetings are held with the family, LINKAGES Staff, and the LEAP Service Coordinator

At these meetings accomplishments are celebrated and challenges are addressed

If necessary, the plan can be modified to accommodate any changes in circumstance.

What else does LINKAGES do?

LINKAGES has helped families with:Car RepairsPast Due utility billsTemporary housingTrac phonesLaundry vouchersClothing vouchersChild care

How do you measure outcomes?

LEAP has referred over 35 families to the LINKAGES

Program within the last two years. This approximately

30% referral rate to LINKAGES has completed

75% of their identified goals.

What services has LINKAGES Purchased for LEAP Families?Services range from:Bus PassesCar Insurance and RegistrationCar repairs and gasTemporary and Permanent Housing

Deposits/Credit ChecksCleaning Supplies/Garbage RemovalFoodBirth Certificates

What Else?Camping EquipmentFire Extinguishers/PropaneLaundry Vouchers/ClothingTrac Phones and MinutesDiapersPersonal Hygiene ProductsCarpet Shampooer/Garbage RemovalPast Due Utility Bills

Let’s Talk about Challenges‘Underground Network” spread the word

Families began to make Self-Referrals

Sense of Entitlement

SUCCESS STORIESSUCCESS STORIESDue to the parents separation, Family A was living in a

house recently in foreclosure without power or water. They were referred to LEAP on 3/10/08. The Service Coordinator met with the family 3/11/08, and hooked them up with LINKAGES 3/12/08. That same day, the family was placed in temporary housing in a local budget motel (Del Norte County has no homeless shelters). On April 11, 2008, the family moved into permanent housing with the assistance of LEAP and LINKAGES.

Other positive outcomesA single Native American woman is pregnant,

had a history of substance abuse and domestic violence, in addition to having a young toddler living in unsafe conditions. LINKAGES provided her with a Trac phone, food and clothing. LEAP transported the family from an outlying area to medical appointments. The new baby was born drug free and the family moved to safe housing.

How does purchasing vehicle related items translate to stability?A parent has let the registration and insurance

lapse on the family car due to lack of finances. In addition, the vehicle has two bald tires and needs a new battery.

Our parent is forced to sneak around town in an unsafe car to get their child to school, shop, and see the doctor. LINKAGES was able to renew the registration, help pay for the insurance, tires and a new battery. The parent no longer runs the risk of an accident, arrest, and their only means of transportation becoming impounded.

Thanks to the LINKAGES/LEAP Partnership families become

SAFESTABLE

INDEPENDENTCONFIDENTPRODUCTIVE