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5. What services will be offered after youth exits the program and how will program keep in <br />touch with youth who have exited? <br />Peer mentors will remain in contact with rYLP participants for one year after program <br />exit to fulfill remaining program. goals, distribute incentives to participants who meet <br />program objectives, provide supportive services, and provide any other general support. <br />Peer mentors will be available in the ORC to provide assistance to participants by <br />appointment or when they visit the URC. In our experience, exited youth keep in touch <br />with our staff frequently, but in the case it is difficult to find a client, we will call them <br />directly or contact known family members and friends. We .may also send letters to their <br />last known address andJor email them. We will continue our attempts until we are in <br />contact with clients. <br />C. Goals /Objectives and Performance Levels <br />1. How will services to be provided aid in meeting the WIA performance goals? <br />Peer mentors will maintain case tiles and work with program participants to increase <br />placement in employment or education, attain a degree or certificate, become basic skills <br />proficient, offer long-term support to help participants with academics and occupational <br />development and encourage fLtrther education and. training. They will also provide <br />tutoring, leadership opportunities, supportive services and mentoring and seek feedback <br />from. participants about h.ow we may improve program services. rYI.,P staff will <br />participate in. YSPN meetings, Youth Council meetings, etc. OCF will provide a yotrth <br />friendly environment. The availability of 3 part-time (each available 18 ho~>rs per week <br />in the ORC) peer mentors as case managers at a 6:1 ratio, utilization of the Orangewood <br />Resource Center (ORC), access to internal. services and resources and community <br />partnerships are all .key elements in meeting the WIA performance goals. <br />2. Describe how you will monitor program activity and manage for performance. <br />Peer mentors will meet regularly with. each participant and assess progress on program <br />goals. They will also record program activity and participant performance in client case <br />files and in files/documents located in our secured computer system. Peer mentors will <br />provide services based on individual needs. The Foster Youth Liaison Project Supervisor <br />will meet with peer mentors on a regular basis to discuss participant progress, review <br />case files and ensure contract compliance. Also, WIA staff may perform program audits <br />by interviewing peer mentors and reviewing case files and may suggest changes to better <br />meet participant progress and contract obligations. <br />3. Describe how program will deliver academic assistance to raise the skill level of youth <br />who are basic skill deficient. <br />Peer mentors will deliver academic assistance using one or all of the following options: <br />• Peer mentors may provide hrtoring to participants. <br />a. They may utilize a homework binder provided by WIA containing written <br />resources and assignments for math and reading <br />• Peer mentors may refer participants to outside tutoring resources when needed <br />• Peer mentors may work with participants utilizing web-based tutoring programs <br />4. Will the participant receive a certificate of completion or accomplishment for <br />participation? Will the certificate count for WIA credential attainment rate? <br />A certificate of completion will be provided for general participation in the roster Youth <br />Liaison Project (FYLP), but will not count for W.IA credential attainment. The FYLP <br />OCF/Foster Youth Liaison Project 4 <br />