The Whole Person Approach

Presented by The Reciprocity Foundationwww.reciprocityfoundation.org

The Homeless System Works for Some, Not All

Invisible homeless, Chronic homeless, hidden abuse, undiagnosed illnesses

The System is Too Large to Completely Overhaul

Youth go from street outreach to crisis to TLP to… lesser dependence

Full independence is still very rare

What can we do? Innovate within the System

Reciprocity is a 6-year experiment in creating entirely different solutions

No boundaries on what is possible

Reciprocity Principle #1Work with the Whole PersonEmotional, intellectual, spiritual,

physical, material needs must all be addressed for youth to transform

Reciprocity Principle #2Work from the Inside Out

Help youth tap into their inner wisdomTransformation from within

Reciprocity Principle #3Growth is Client Led

Clients determine journeyReadiness is everything

Is this Really New?Usually Donors set agenda, not youthTypically work on external issues,

internal lags or excludedSupport is contingent

Case Study: Lyssette

Case Study: Omar

Case Study: Dorian

Training Front-Line Staff & Managers1 or 2-day sessions to apply Whole Person approach

to outreach, intake, counseling, program design, etc.

Community Screenings/FundraisersReciprocity filmmakers can screen the film to raise

money for your programs in your community