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CaPROMISECalifornia Promoting the Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income
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WHAT IS PROMISE
Joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Social Security
Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S.
Department of Labor
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WHO IS SERVED
Model demonstration project that serves
14-16 year old SSI recipients and their families
• Significant Disability
• Limited Resources
• Limited Income
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CaPROMISE ENROLLMENT
• At least 3,078 child SSI recipients and their families
• Randomly assigned
• ½ Participant Group• ½ Control Group
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CHALLENGES addressed by CaPROMISE
• Low expectations about working and self-sufficiency
• Lack of access to effective employment services
• Gaps in school-based services
• Concerns about health and social services
• Lack of knowledge of work incentives and how “paid work” affects benefits
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PARTNERS FOR CaPROMISE
• California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – lead
• California Department of Education (CDE)
• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
• California Department of Healthcare Services (DHS)
• California Department of Social Services (DSS)
• California Employment Development Department (EDD)
• Local Education Agencies (LEA) and TransAccess
• San Diego State University’s Interwork Institute
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LEA PARTNERS Oakland USD Vallejo City USD Solano COE West Contra Costa USD Desert Mountain SELPA Riverside COE San Bernardino City USD West End SELPA Los Angeles USD Centinela Valley UHSD Compton USD Long Beach USD Elk Grove USD
Whittier UHSD Irvine USD San Diego USD Lodi USD East Side UHSD Consortium
o Santa Clara USDo Milpitas USDo Santa Clara COEo TransAccess
PURPOSE OF THE REGIONAL MANAGERS
• Promote Fidelity of Implementation
• Provide Technical Assistance & Guidance
• Coordinate Regional Trainings
• Develop Regional Trainings
• Assist in Regional-level Recruitment Efforts
• Meet Regularly with State-wide Directors
REGIONAL MANAGER ROLE
• Encourage
• Assist
• Brainstorm
• Pester
• Cheerlead
• Consistency
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SERVICES and SUPPORTS with PARTICIPANTS
Case management
Coordinated services
Transition planning
Financial / Benefits planning
Career and Work-based learning experiences
Parent training and information
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
Youth Development Activities
Extended and experiential learning Opportunities
Activities to engage employers
Health, Behavioral Management and Wellness Services
Independent Living Activities
Training in the Use of Technology and Assistive Technology Services and Devices
TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO EXPLORE…& CONSIDER
UTILIZING:
QR Codes
Video Resumes linked to QR Codes, linked to
You tube
Social Media (Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook,
Brainshark and Flipboard)
Technology in the Workplace (TiW) Apps
Business Cards with QR Codes
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TOUCH SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
Work Related Apps : calendaring, alarms, fitness, transportation, social skills,
interviewing skills, etc.
VIDCOACHPARTNERS: TIWAHE TECHNOLOGY, CAREER LINK, WALGREENS, TRADER JOES, CHILIES, LUCILLE'S, HYATT, ATRIA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OC
Watch Model– Answer quizzes
Practice– Respond to
prompts
Watch Self– Save recordings– Rate performance
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WELLCONNECT: SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH FOR EMERGING YOUNG ADULTS
USING SMARTPHONES TO IMPROVE SELF-CARE:INITIAL PROTOTYPE
Appointment reminders
Medication log and reminders
Mood self-monitoring
Depression survey
Motivational messages
Points for using app
MOODS
FOR THE FUTUREPartnership with the CaPROMISE
Track job relevant placement & retention data
Expand TiW programming to participants with a variety of disabilities
Continue to design apps to support workplace success
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF SDSU’S INTERWORK INSTITUTE
• Implement the CaPROMISE research and evaluation and insure linkages to the National Evaluator and other PROMISE grantees
• Create and manage the web-based case management system for all participants
• Coordinate and provide staff training and family resource services• Financial/Benefits Planning• Research Ethics and Data Gathering• Training for staff• Linkages and support with family resource centers
• Provide technical assistance with individual LEAs
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CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS
Formative (development of baseline information):
• research driven interventions
• innovative service delivery approaches
• interagency commitments
• staff development and technical assistance
• outreach and recruitment
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CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS (CONT.)
Progress (increases and improvements):
• working relationships with State partners
• Outreach and recruitment efforts
• innovative approaches for students/families
• Improved school attendance
• Increased work experiences,
• family support and services and provision of
services with local partners
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CAPROMISE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION EFFORTS (CONT.)
Outcomes (increases):
• educational attainment
• Academic credentials
• improved employment
• increased gross income
• reduced public benefits including short and long
term SSI
Braided Funds and Services
Transition Services & Planning
Customized Employment
Universal Design for the Workforce Development System
Collaboration and Partnerships
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE BRIDGES PROJECT:
THE POWER OF A COORDINATED AND PERSON CENTERED APPROACH FOR PROVIDING SUPPORTS
AND SERVICES LEADING TO SELF SUFFICIENCY INVOLVING THE YOUTH, FAMILY, TRAINING,
PARTICIPATION, AND SUPPORTS
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CA Bridges to Youth Self-Sufficiency Employment Data 2003-2008 Total Participants = 416 Employment Across All Participants N=214 · Paid Work 51%· Average Hours Worked/Week 20.7 hrs · Average Hourly Wage $8.22· Subsidized Wages 18%· Range of hourly wages $1.23-$25· Range of hours/wk 2- 50 hours
Employment Out of School Participants N=139 · Paid Work 62%· Average Hours Worked/Week 23 hrs · Average Hourly Wage $8.29· Subsidized Wages 13%· Range of Hourly Wages $ 1.23- $17.72· Range of hours/wk 3-40 hours
Allen, Shea & Associates
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Questions ?
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CONTACT INFORMATIONSylvia Hoggatt - PROMISE Project Manager, Department of Rehabilitation [email protected]
Mari Guillermo– PROMISE Project Coordinator, SDSU-II [email protected]
Richard Rosenberg – PROMISE Regional Manager, Whittier Union High School District [email protected]
Linda O’Neal – PROMISE Regional Manager, Irvine Unified School [email protected]
Lynn Smith – PROMISE Regional Manager, Riverside [email protected]
Joyce Montgomery – PROMISE Regional Manager, Vallejo City [email protected]
