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PROJECT EMPOWER
Independent Living Program
SUMMARY
Project Empower is a supervised and comprehensive Independent
Living program and is operated by Youth Empowerment
Services, Inc. The purpose of Project Empower is to
move a client who has successfully completed a structured
group home program or therapeutic foster care program
to a more independent living arrangement that requires
less supervision. The program is designed to work with
males and females ages 18 to 20 that are regarding as
having a history of severe emotional, behavioral and/or
aggressive reactive problems which have prevented them
for living in the community.
Our program is designed to provide therapeutic support
and resources for young adults while they continue their
education and enhance their independent living skills.
The goal is for the client to complete his/her education
while learning life skills, i.e., cooking, banking,
job search and interviewing skills, resume writing,
driver's education and additional skills necessary for
a youth's successful transition to live independently
in the community.
SERVICES
Our "Treatment Team" consists of a Program
Director, Case manager, Therapist, and residential staff
who partner with the client, legal guardians, court
systems, schools, physician, and employers to develop
a comprehensive Individual Service Plan (ISP). This
plan is reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis to
evaluate the client's goals, objectives and outcomes.
- Individual, Group, and Family Counseling
- Anger Management Techniques
- Problem Solving/Conflict Strategies
- Communication Skill Building
- Sexual Health and Education
- Victimization Issues
- Values Clarification
- Character Development
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Employment Skills Training
- Money Management Training
- Household Management Skills Training
- Recreational/Leisure Activities
Supervision
Project Empower staff provide program supervision, conducting
random check-ins at various hours throughout the 7-day
week. Staff are trained to ensure the youth's safety
and identify potential issues that need a higher level
of care.
Case Management
Each youth is assigned a Case Manager who helps the
youth in offering alternatives to consider, giving advice,
information, guidance, and experience throughout his/her
stay. Cooperation and acceptance of the responsibility
to comply with these guidelines are key to a successful
transition to independent living. Case Managers meet
weekly with residents (more often if needed) to assess
the progress of the youth in achieving objectives and
goals.
Transportation
Project Empower provide clients with transportation
to work, school, medical/clinical appointments, courts,
and Family Assessment Planning Team (FAPT) meetings.
During the first month, our team assists the client
with grocery shopping, basic food preparation, and we
provide food and supplies. After the initial month transition
period, the client is expected purchase his/her own
groceries.
CLASSIFICATION/LICENSURE/ACCREDITATION
Project Empower is classified as a Supervised Living
Program and is fully accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This
program is licensed by the Virginia Department of Mental
Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
THE
FACILITY
Our apartments are 1 to 2 bedroom units which are principally
located in Southside Richmond and Chesterfield County.
Each apartment has basic furnishings including a stove
and refrigerator, TV, beds, bureaus, living and dining
room furniture. Living accommodations includes heat,
hot water, electricity, maintenance, water and sewer.
GENERAL
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Males and females ages 18 to 21 prior to date of
admission who have a mental health diagnosis.
- Youth in need of supportive structured living environment
due to historical inability to function adequately
in a less supervised environment.
- Youth in need of counseling, as well as greater
independent living skills and transitional assistance
for community reintegration.
- Youth who demonstrate the ability to follow the
program rules and demonstrate a willingness to participate
in the program.
FEES
$190 per day (Apartment/Maintenance - $10 per day,
Program Supervision/Case Management $180 per day)
Clients with children an additional $10 per day
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