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THP-Plus Institute 2010

Understanding Involuntary Exits: Why are They Happening & Can We Prevent Them?. Moderator: Jaclyn Grant, John Burton Foundation Panelists: Christina Nicholson, Whole Person Learning Lisa Rohe, TLC Children & Family Services

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THP-Plus Institute 2010

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  1. Understanding Involuntary Exits: Why are They Happening & Can We Prevent Them? • Moderator: • Jaclyn Grant, John Burton Foundation • Panelists: • Christina Nicholson, Whole Person Learning • Lisa Rohe, TLC Children & Family Services • Tes Salvatore, Progress Foundation THP-Plus Institute 2010

  2. Primary Factors Leading to Involuntary Exits 1. Refusal to make progress toward program case management goals, including education and employment requirements 2. Substance-related issues, including possession and/or use 3. Refusal to meet regularly with a staff member (e.g. case manager, coach, youth advocate)

  3. Education & Employment Requirements, Program Case Planning Goals • Non-adversarial, non-judgmental approach • Importance of relationships • Individualized goals • Flexibility Lisa Rohe, TLC Children & Family Services

  4. Education & Employment Requirements, Program Case Planning Goals • Life Planning Team • Life Learning Plan • Launch Pad Tes Salvatore, Progress Foundation

  5. Education & Employment Requirements, Program Case Planning Goals • Youth-centered • Individually tailored • Collaborative, Transition Team meetings Christina Nicholson, Whole Person Learning

  6. Addressing Substance-Related Issues • Fail-proof program philosophy • Focus on youth outcome • Substance use alone not a basis for dismissal Lisa Rohe, TLC Children & Family Services

  7. Addressing Substance-Related Issues • Transition Team meetings • Assessment of youth willingness to address substance-related issues Christina Nicholson, Whole Person Learning

  8. Regular Interactions between Participants & Staff Members • Panels • Participation non-negotiables • Coaches meetings • Step process Tes Salvatore, Progress Foundation

  9. Additional Common Reasons for Involuntary Exit • Allowing an unauthorized individual to live in the participant’s unit • Unpaid rent

  10. Questions?? Panelists: • Christina Nicholson, Whole Person Learning • Tes Salvatore, Progress Foundation • Lisa Rohe, TLC Children & Family Services THP-Plus Involuntary Participant Exits

  11. Thank You!!!

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