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City of Santa Ana CDBG Scope of Work Program Year 2020-2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) Name of Organization Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Name of Funded Program Victims Intervention Program Annual Accomplishment Goal ) 301TOTAL Schedule of Performance (estimated) Quarter 1: JUL 1 - SEP 30 Quarter 2: OCT 1 - DEC 31 Quarter 3: JAN 1 - MAR 31 Quarter 4: APR 1 - JUN 30 ram and to be served Ana Participai Unduplicated 7. go 12-month contract period. 100% 30 Low Income Participants 100% Estimated Invoicinn $ 7,500.00 $ 7.500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 30,000.00 VIP was launched on November 1, 2016 in response to epidemic levels of violence against women in the County. Santa Ana's 9.1 domestic violence calls per 1,000 residents is the highest in State of California. The target population will be 25 low-income women who are victims of crime and who reside in the City of Santa Ana. Crimes include but are not limited to — domestic violence; sexual assault, assault, sexual battery, rape and robbery. Using a Trauma Recovery Center model, the project incorporates - (1). Outreach: Victims are referred by community - based partners such as Olive Crest; Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, OC Legal Aid, St. Olaf Lutheran Church, lst Lutheran Church, St. Ni Lutheran Church, City of Anaheim, City of Fullerton, The Angels Baseball Foundation, Community Service Department, Manpower, Orange County One Stop Center and Families Forward. LSSSC's programs and services are listed in Orange County 2-1-1 (2-1-1 OC) system. LSSSC receives referrals through 2-1- 10C. LSSSC will also be assisted by local Lutheran congregations to identify potential participants. (2). Screening and Enrollment: Potential clients will be screened for eligibility and enrollment at the TRC strategically located in Santa Ana. (3). Assessment: The project utilizes evidence -based practices to assess clients for the most critical needs. These practices include DSM-5 (PTSD); MHSF-III (mental impairment), CAGE -AID (substance abuse disorder) and VI-SPDAT (tests homeless medical vulnerability). (4). Self -Sufficiency Planning: Based on the assessment, an individualized self-sufficiency plan (ISSP) will be developed to triage the unique needs of clients. The plan includes milestones and timeline for the completion of milestones. (5). Therapy: If the results of the screening suggest that clients may have a predisposition to mental impairment, substance abuse disorder and/or PTSD and other medical problems, two approaches are taken — (a). Referrals will be made to third -party providers for follow-up screening, diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorder or severe mental illness. This includes psychotherapy, mental health treatment and substance abuse treatment. (b). The Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist provides cognitive behavioral therapy and mental health counseling onsite. Therapy is performed using trauma -informed and gender -sensitive approaches. Within this context, program staff recognize that survivor's need to be respected, informed, connected, and hopeful regarding their own recovery; recognize the interrelation between trauma and symptoms of trauma such as substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety and recognize the need to work in a collaborative way with survivors, family and friends of the survivor, and other human services agencies in a manner that will empower survivors and consumers. (6). Intensive Case Management: The Case Manager will follow up on clients' progress through one-on-one case management sessions. Program staff will conduct individual and group counseling and therapy. Project staff will corroborate with local domestic violence shelters to refer clients, especially those who are fleeing domestic violence. (7). Independent Living Skills EXHIBIT A