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CAMPUS LIFE Expanding opportunities to SUPPORT EDUCATION Children in foster care are often several grade levels behind their peers which creates frustration and causing behavioral issues to emerge. Nonetheless, education has the potential to markedly improve their life chances and their ability to contribute to society as productive adults. His House has launched an Education Support program which places a His House Behavioral Technician in three of the schools in which His House children attend. In this role, the Behavioral Technician supports the students and addresses behavioral problems. Prior to this program, students were frequently involved in conflict at school resulting in disruptions and suspensions. After the placement of a behavioral technician, altercations and suspensions were reduced by 98%. 11
Preparing teens for a BRIGHTER FUTURE In an effort to better serve the older foster youth who are preparing to “age-out” of the system and transition to independence, His House recently transformed two of its residential cottages to “transitional” cottages. This achievement was essential in helping foster youth succeed and become self-sustaining. Past experience and current research reveals that this population is at extreme risk of poor life outcomes and perpetuating a cycle of poverty. The transitional living program teaches skills such as budgeting, cooking and nutrition, household management, vocational skills, and decision making skills. Within the positive peer culture created by this unique housing environment and with the guidance of a caring and supportive Life Coach, youth can better understand their choices and learn to map their future and lay the foundation for positive and productive futures. The youth gain knowledge and skills necessary to live self-sufficiently, through work experiences, practical life skills training and weekly support groups. Through the support of community partners, the program offers the opportunity to learn and apply skills in real-world settings through “internships”. 12
Page 1 and 2: Growth & Strenghtening 2016 ANNUAL
Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the
Page 5 and 6: Board of Directors S u b c o m m i
Page 7 and 8: We serve in excellence following Go
Page 9 and 10: In 2016, 23,177 children entered th
Page 11: A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME Children
Page 15 and 16: HIS HOUSE INTERNATIONAL The UC Prog
Page 17 and 18: Every child deserves a family. 16
Page 19 and 20: IMPACTING THE LIVES OF KIDS THROUGH
Page 21 and 22: 3% Revenues by Department 2% 7% UAC
Page 23 and 24: THE ARMY OF COMPASSION 22
Page 25 and 26: Goal #2: Increase funding with the
Page 27 and 28: WE APPRECIATE OUR SOCIAL SERVICE CO
Page 29 and 30: Hope Partners (continued) Jorge Yba
Page 31 and 32: 28 We thank you for your faithful s

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