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instrumental in facilitating the new curriculum and track/document positive outcome measures. The staffs expertise and passion is to change the residents' lives by helping the parents develop positive, loving relationships with their children while preparing them to become happy and responsible adults by being positive role models. Taxonomy #: Homeless Shelter BH -180.850 — Program that provides a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing. Child Abuse Prevention — FN — protect children from physical, sexual and /or emotional abuse or exploitation through a variety of educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, people who work with children and/or parents regarding ways of avoiding or handling an abusive situation and/or information about the indicators and incidence of abuse, requirement for reporting abuse and community resources that are available to children who have been abused and to their families. Program Description: This program is designed to offer long-term transitional housing and guidance to the homeless families in Indian River County, and prepare them to live independently. Adult clients attend budget, parenting, job and life skill training as well as Mental Health Counseling sessions; they also obtain employment and follow a four tiered level program prior to graduating the program. Children receive academic tutorial support, sessions on: behavior, self-esteem, character values, drugs and alcohol, divorce, health and hygiene, as well as attend special outings within the community. Collaboration: The Mental Health Association and Exchange Club of I.R.C., Substance Awareness Council, Boys and Girls Club, Counseling and Recovery Center, New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Department of Children and Families, Early Learning Coalition, Habitat for Humanity, United for Poverty Step Up Program, Care net Pregnancy Center, Gifford Youth Activities Center, Healthy Start Coalition / Healthy Families, Exchange Club Castle, Center for Emotional Behavioral Health, Suncoast Mental Health Association, Literary Services, and Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council. Comment / 2015-2016 Monitoring: All goals/outcomes have been met or exceeded. GOALS / OUTCOMES QUARTERLY REPORT (07/01/16-09/30/16) Goal #1: Resident children who are age 4 and over will increase their self-esteem by showing an average of 5-10% increase on the self-esteem pre & post tests given at the beginning and end of each 8 week session. These sessions are completed quarterly. Outcome: Goal Met: 8.5% increase Goal #2. Resident children who are age 4 and over will demonstrate a 5-10% increase on their social behaviors measurement form that will be given at the beginning and end of each 8 week session. These sessions are completed quarterly. Outcome: Goal Met: 11.7% increase P172