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Homeless Family Center <br /> Assets Build Futures <br /> Indian River Advisory Committee <br /> 4. List staffing needed for your program , including required experience and estimated <br /> hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section <br /> should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative <br /> Worksheet). <br /> Staffing required for program implementation include: Debbie Fox, an art instructor, who is an <br /> art teacher in the Indian River School District, she has experience in teaching special needs <br /> children. The child development specialist, Beverly Whitely, has a Ph. D in Education and has <br /> extensive experience in conducting mental health groups . Sue Rux, MSW, the Executive <br /> Direct/Program Director, will provide on-going supervision to the staff and program activities. <br /> 5. How will the target population be made aware of the program ? <br /> Homeless families are referred to HFC either through self-referral or local community agencies. <br /> Families entering the program meet eligibility criteria, complete a comprehensive assessment <br /> and individual case plan, which identifies specific goals and objectives based on the family <br /> needs. Common need areas identified include: employment, mental health, substance abuse, <br /> debt, legal issues, transportation, family support and housing. Additional areas of concern <br /> include: parenting issues, special needs of children, school and relationships within the family. <br /> As families enter residential programs, they will be made aware of, and required to participate in <br /> the available family programs such as identified in this proposal. Families will receive an <br /> orientation to these programs as a part of their assessment and plan development process. <br /> b. How will the program be accessible to target population (i. e., location, transportation , <br /> hours of operation)? <br /> Homeless families reside at the facility where the program will be conducted . Group activities <br /> for children are available after school, parent activities are available on evenings, weekends and <br /> throughout the day as scheduled . No transportation is required for this program. <br /> 8 <br />