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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
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.
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
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
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
+Other Funding Sources
The Dilemma:Unite the partners , create a framework for
the program, and submit a grant application in
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
5 weeks
Progress:Formalize the Collaborative Partnerships
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
Shelton Skookum Rotary (and Foundation)Shelton School DistrictYES** (associated with SOCK)Educational Service District 113Mason County Social Services“Other”
Progress:Create the Framework for the Program
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
“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
Progress:Initial Assessment of Risk & Liability
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
Informal/cursory review by a great legal mindAuthoritative review by Rotary International Risk Management TeamRecommendations by Insurance CounselTO DO: Strengthen “hold harmless” language
Progress:Create the Program Requirements / Students
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
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”
Progress:Create the Program Requirements / Families
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
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
Progress:Create the Program Requirements / Admin
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
“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
Progress:Develop a Realistic & Proactive Budget
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
$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
CAN THIS REALLY WORK?“If you can’t feed 100 people, then feed just one.” -- Mother Theresa
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
Conservatively scaled (Serve 14 in First Year)Support for Students & Families built in Safety & academic success are the top priorities
TEST CASE“Don’t ask others to do anything you aren’t willing to do yourself.”
WE’LL GET IT DONE.
Mutually rewardingRelief, warmth, joy, satisfaction, fun, etc., etc. No guarantees: we’re dealing with people
-- Mother Rhonda
Thank you!WE’LL GET IT DONE.
Kathy HaighJerry Obendorf
Paul EverettVince Himlie Rich AdamsonHauke Hansen
Nancy Kissner l Denis LeverichSkookum Board
