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Legacy House

Legacy House. A program for Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) in Berks County Operated by Driven Ministries, Inc. What we know. 2006 - 737 calls to the NRS from callers in the 610 area code. 2007 - increased to 1,699 (+120%)

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Legacy House

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  1. Legacy House A program for Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) in Berks County Operated by Driven Ministries, Inc.

  2. What we know • 2006 - 737 calls to the NRS from callers in the 610 area code. • 2007 - increased to 1,699 (+120%) • 45 unaccompanied youth identified by Berks County School Districts (2007-2008) • 12 in one school year in one district • The closest shelter Philadelphia or Bethlehem • No counseling services • No local “hotline”

  3. History of RHY services in Berks • Trying to establish a shelter for 30+ years • Various organizations have looked at this • Homeless Coalition Youth Committee • Applied for RHY federal grant in 2005

  4. What we have • Homeless Children’s Initiative – BCIU • Liaisons in 18 districts • $$ for outreach and prevention programs provided by Driven • Awarded $25,000 from United Way • Driven Ministries, Inc.

  5. Who is Driven Ministries, Inc? • Non-profit, faith-based organization • Mission is to instill value, reveal purpose, and offer direction to youth and their families • Have made it part of mission to establish services for RHY

  6. Driven Core Values Accept • We love and accept students unconditionally and meet them where they are, while leading them to where they need to be. Students are loved unconditionally and met where they are, yet led to where they need to be. Pursue • We are unwavering in our desire to reach every student in order to make an impacting difference in their lives. Value • We understand there is a tremendous significance to each life; • and that life counts. Encourage • We support students in their abilities and life’s calling and • encourage them to be all they were created to be. Equip • We provide students with the tools needed to live the most • productive and successful life possible Challenge • We confront the hard issues and are not afraid to tell teenagers the truth about their lives, even though that truth may be hard to face.

  7. Driven Ministries, Inc Services • Legacy House – RHY services • Motivational speaking • Say What??? – support group for youth • Building Bridges – parenting classes • Hand in Hand – parent support group • Parent/Teen Mediation – facilitated family meeting • MERGE Parent/Teen Conference (potentially)

  8. Referral process for Legacy House services Community and schools

  9. Scope of the program • Berks County youth age 12-17 • Goal is to serve at least 45 youth in 2009 • Referrals from local homeless education liaisons • Part time case manager will be hired

  10. What happens after a referral is made? • Youth will be assessed for need for housing (shelter or host home) • Parents will be notified and consulted • Any indication of abuse will be reported to CYS immediately • Case management will assess family and youth for ongoing services and make referrals • Case management services for 30 days following referral

  11. Role of Local Homeless Education Liaison • Provide referrals to the Legacy House program for RHY services • Work closely with Legacy House case manager to ensure education services during housing crisis • Coordinate with Bethany Children’s Home as needed to ensure continued education services for youth • Make referrals to Driven for RHY prevention services as needed

  12. Future Plans • Document need for RHY services • Determine best way to serve this population moving forward (e.g. – shelter vs. host home model, services etc.) • Apply for ongoing federal, state and local grants for RHY prevention and intervention services • Expand services as needed

  13. Contact Information Melanie Holland Driven Ministries, Inc. 610-331-9572

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