w e ’ ll g et it d one. w e ’ ll make it fun. a proposal for the shelton skookum rotary club
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Housing Options for Students in Transition (HOST):
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
WE’LL MAKE IT FUN.
A Proposal for the Shelton Skookum Rotary Club
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The Problem:Last year, the Shelton School District tracked 333 homeless teens and young adults (16-21) seeking to complete a diploma or GED, but living in tents, cars, abandoned buildings,
and/or doubling up with non-parent families.
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The Opportunity:Collaborate to create a program serving homeless young adults 18-21 via a Rotary District 5020/Gates Foundation for the Homeless Partnership Matching
Grant
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+Other Funding Sources
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The Dilemma:Unite the partners , create a framework for
the program, and submit a grant application in
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5 weeks
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Progress:Formalize the Collaborative Partnerships
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Shelton Skookum Rotary (and Foundation)Shelton School DistrictYES** (associated with SOCK)Educational Service District 113Mason County Social Services“Other”
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Progress:Create the Framework for the Program
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“Rapid housing” for ages 18-21 modeled in a Rotary Exchange ProgramSupport system for Students & Host FamiliesCommitment to complete diploma or GEDEducation to end the cycle of homelessness and increase economic independenceSafety & mutual respect required
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Progress:Initial Assessment of Risk & Liability
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Informal/cursory review by a great legal mindAuthoritative review by Rotary International Risk Management TeamRecommendations by Insurance CounselTO DO: Strengthen “hold harmless” language
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Progress:Create the Program Requirements / Students
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Students must agree to background checks & school records releaseStudents must sign Host Student/Host Family Cooperative AgreementStudents must remain enrolled in school & complete all required education and advisory componentsStudents will work with social services to obtain food assistance, health coverage, and “other”
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Progress:Create the Program Requirements / Families
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Families must agree to background checks & home visitFamilies must participate in orientationFamilies must sign Host Student/Host Family Cooperative AgreementFamilies must maintain homeowners + liability insurance
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Progress:Create the Program Requirements / Admin
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“YES” will serve as program administratorMust provide application, screening, support, and mediation services for Students & FamiliesMust serve as a centralized location for information on services for homeless studentsMust work collaboratively with all partnersMust maintain liability coverage Must follow-through with all Skookum fiscal management and reporting requirements
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Progress:Develop a Realistic & Proactive Budget
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$30,000 Secured / TO DO: Distribution Plan
Program Administrator Secured
Modest compensation for families Included
Safety & security for all **Developing**
Education to end the cycle of homelessness and increase economic independence Included
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CAN THIS REALLY WORK?“If you can’t feed 100 people, then feed just one.” -- Mother Theresa
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Conservatively scaled (Serve 14 in First Year)Support for Students & Families built in Safety & academic success are the top priorities
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TEST CASE“Don’t ask others to do anything you aren’t willing to do yourself.”
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Mutually rewardingRelief, warmth, joy, satisfaction, fun, etc., etc. No guarantees: we’re dealing with people
-- Mother Rhonda
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Thank you!WE’LL GET IT DONE.
Kathy HaighJerry Obendorf
Paul EverettVince Himlie Rich AdamsonHauke Hansen
Nancy Kissner l Denis LeverichSkookum Board