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Arthur Horton ahorton756@aol.com

Our Mission is to provide women of South Suburban Our Mission is to provide women of South Suburban Cook County, with Transitional Housing, Substance Abuse Cook County, with Transitional Housing, Substance Abuse Treatment, and the collaboration of ancillary services they Treatment, and the collaboration of ancillary services they

require to overcome barriers to change and reduce require to overcome barriers to change and reduce recidivisms. With dignity and respect, our residents climb recidivisms. With dignity and respect, our residents climb the STEPS of personal growth and responsibility; breaking the STEPS of personal growth and responsibility; breaking

the cycle of intergenerational trauma, addiction and the cycle of intergenerational trauma, addiction and crime, while becoming more resilient, independent and crime, while becoming more resilient, independent and

productive citizens in the community.productive citizens in the community.

Purpose: Assess the need for Women’s Transitional Housing in Blue Purpose: Assess the need for Women’s Transitional Housing in Blue Island.Island.

Conducted by: Conducted by: STEPSSTEPS ( (SSistersisters ThroughThrough E Engagingngaging P Personal ersonal SStrengths)trengths)Are you aware of any Transitional Housing available in this community for women returning home from having been Are you aware of any Transitional Housing available in this community for women returning home from having been

incarcerated?incarcerated? 0% Yes / 100% No 0% Yes / 100% No

Do you believe that there is a need for transitional housing for women in this community? Do you believe that there is a need for transitional housing for women in this community? 80% Yes / 10% No 80% Yes / 10% No

Are you aware of any Substance Abuse Treatment available in this community for women returning home from having Are you aware of any Substance Abuse Treatment available in this community for women returning home from having been incarcerated?been incarcerated? 0% Yes / 100% No0% Yes / 100% No

Do you believe that there is a need for Substance Abuse Treatment for women in this community? Do you believe that there is a need for Substance Abuse Treatment for women in this community? 80% Yes / 15% No80% Yes / 15% No

Are you aware of any parenting classes available in this community that could be utilized by our residents?Are you aware of any parenting classes available in this community that could be utilized by our residents? 20% Yes / 30% No20% Yes / 30% No

Are you aware of any 12 step (AA/NA) meeting in this community?Are you aware of any 12 step (AA/NA) meeting in this community? 90% Yes / 0% No90% Yes / 0% No

Are you aware of any support services for victims of Domestic Violence in this community? Are you aware of any support services for victims of Domestic Violence in this community? 15% Yes / 30% No15% Yes / 30% No

Are you aware of any Mental Health Service available for women in this community? Are you aware of any Mental Health Service available for women in this community? 50% Yes / 30% No50% Yes / 30% No

Are you aware of any Literacy Programs in this community?Are you aware of any Literacy Programs in this community? 60% Yes / 30% No60% Yes / 30% No

Are you aware of any Job Training Programs available to residents in this community? Are you aware of any Job Training Programs available to residents in this community? 40% Yes / 40% No40% Yes / 40% No

Are you aware of any businesses that would be willing to work with STEPS in developing a program to employ our Are you aware of any businesses that would be willing to work with STEPS in developing a program to employ our residents? residents? 25% Yes / 15% No25% Yes / 15% No

Are you aware of any businesses that would be willing to offer any services to assist and support STEPS? Are you aware of any businesses that would be willing to offer any services to assist and support STEPS? 25% Yes / 15% No25% Yes / 15% No

Would you support STEPS as a program in this community?Would you support STEPS as a program in this community? 85% Yes / 10% No85% Yes / 10% No

Do you have any time or skills available to assist in the success of STEPS residents? Do you have any time or skills available to assist in the success of STEPS residents? 20% Yes / 10% No20% Yes / 10% No

Would you be opposed to a Women’s Transitional Home in this community? Would you be opposed to a Women’s Transitional Home in this community? 5% Yes / 85% No 5% Yes / 85% No

Summary of SurveySummary of Survey

• The results of a community needs assessment The results of a community needs assessment are favorable and gives us the go signal to are favorable and gives us the go signal to establish establish STEPS STEPS in Blue Island. There were in Blue Island. There were 800 respondents; a very high response given 800 respondents; a very high response given this is a new endeavor. Of those responding this is a new endeavor. Of those responding 80% identified a need for transitional housing 80% identified a need for transitional housing for female ex-offenders retuning to the for female ex-offenders retuning to the community, and 80% identified a need for community, and 80% identified a need for substance abuse treatment for these women. substance abuse treatment for these women. Even more encouraging was that 85% of Even more encouraging was that 85% of respondents gave support and only 5% opposed respondents gave support and only 5% opposed STEPS.STEPS.

What STEPS OffersWhat STEPS Offers

• A safe environment for female ex-A safe environment for female ex-offenders returning to society. The offenders returning to society. The facility will help them get their lives facility will help them get their lives back on track and help them to back on track and help them to recover from substance abuse.recover from substance abuse.

Population ServicedPopulation Serviced

• We will be servicing substance We will be servicing substance abusing adult women recently abusing adult women recently released from a correctional facility released from a correctional facility and return to the South Suburbs and return to the South Suburbs (Blue Island).(Blue Island).

Overview of ServicesOverview of ServicesServices & ProvidersServices & Providers

Transitional HousingTransitional Housing STEPSSTEPSSubstance Abuse TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment STEPSSTEPSDirect linkage to Ancillary ServicesDirect linkage to Ancillary Services STEPSSTEPS12 step (AA/NA) meeting12 step (AA/NA) meeting Alamo ClubAlamo ClubDomestic Violence (victims support) Domestic Violence (victims support) South Suburban Family ShelterSouth Suburban Family ShelterMental Health ServicesMental Health Services Thresholds & Grand Prairie ServicesThresholds & Grand Prairie ServicesLiteracy ProgramsLiteracy Programs Adult Literacy Volunteers (Blue Adult Literacy Volunteers (Blue

Island Library)Island Library)GED classesGED classes PACE (Program for Accelerated PACE (Program for Accelerated

Education)Education)Parenting classes Parenting classes Parent and Child Education Society Parent and Child Education Society Job Training ProgramsJob Training Programs Safer FoundationSafer FoundationClothing Assistance Clothing Assistance Bottomless ClosetBottomless ClosetPrimary Health Care Primary Health Care Oak Forest Hospital Oak Forest Hospital Legal AdvocacyLegal Advocacy CLAIM (Chicago Legal Aid to Incarcerated CLAIM (Chicago Legal Aid to Incarcerated

Mothers)Mothers)

Activities ListActivities List• Develop Community Assessment SurveyDevelop Community Assessment Survey 6/1/2005 6/1/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Implement Community Assessment SurveyImplement Community Assessment Survey 6/15/20056/15/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Develop Mission StatementDevelop Mission Statement 6/22/20056/22/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Summarize Data from Community AssessmentSummarize Data from Community Assessment 6/22/20056/22/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Identify Community LeadersIdentify Community Leaders 7/1/2005 7/1/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Contact Community LeadersContact Community Leaders 7/7/2005 7/7/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Organize Forum with Community LeadersOrganize Forum with Community Leaders 710/2005710/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Develop Board of DirectorsDevelop Board of Directors 7/12/20057/12/2005 Focus Group & Community LeadersFocus Group & Community Leaders

• Hire Executive Director/Clinical DirectorHire Executive Director/Clinical Director 7/12/20057/12/2005 Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

• Identify and Contact Prospective FundersIdentify and Contact Prospective Funders 7/13/20057/13/2005 Executive DirectorExecutive Director

• Identify Location of PropertyIdentify Location of Property 7/15/20057/15/2005 Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

• Create Job DescriptionsCreate Job Descriptions 7/15/20057/15/2005 Executive DirectorExecutive Director

• Apply for 5013C StatusApply for 5013C Status 7/15/20057/15/2005 Executive DirectorExecutive Director

• Identify and Contact prospective Identify and Contact prospective 7/17/2005 7/17/2005 Executive DirectorExecutive DirectorAncillary Services providersAncillary Services providers

Contact DHS and DASA for accreditationContact DHS and DASA for accreditation 7/20/2005 7/20/2005 Executive DirectorExecutive Director

• Hold Forum with Community LeadersHold Forum with Community Leaders 7/21/2005 7/21/2005 Task ForceTask Force

• Contact DOC Service ProvidersContact DOC Service Providers 8/15/2005 8/15/2005 Executive DirectorExecutive Director

• Hire StaffHire Staff 12/1/2005 12/1/2005 Executive DirectorExecutive Director

TimelineTimeline

6/1 6/15 6/22 7/1 7/7 7/10 7/12 7/13 7/15 7/17 7/20 7/21 8/15 12/1

Organize Forum with Community Leaderder

Identify Community Leaders

Develop Community Assesment Survey

Summarize Data Com. Assess

Contact Community Leaders

Implement Community Assesment Survey

Develop Mission Statement

Identify Location of Property and Apply for 5013C

Hire Staff

Develop Board of Director and Hire Executive Director

Contact DHS and DASA for accreditation

Identify and Contact Prospective Funders

Create Job Descrp

Identify and Contact Ancillary Services

Hold Forum w/ Com leaders

Contact DOC Providers

Organizational ChartOrganizational Chart

Board of Directors

Executive Director

Senior Case Manager Volunteers Senior Addictions Counselor

Case Manager

1 Night Monitor

Addictions Counselor

1 Night Monitor

The Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors1. Mr. Wayne Newson - South Suburban District Manager Of Chase Bank 1. Mr. Wayne Newson - South Suburban District Manager Of Chase Bank

2. Ms. Leslie Yanks - Vice President of the Womans Coalition of Illinois2. Ms. Leslie Yanks - Vice President of the Womans Coalition of Illinois 3. Mrs. Anita Coleman - President of the Blue Island Block Club 3. Mrs. Anita Coleman - President of the Blue Island Block Club

AssociationAssociation 4. Mr. Richard Eakes - Founder of the Blue Island Neighborhood Watch 4. Mr. Richard Eakes - Founder of the Blue Island Neighborhood Watch

League.League. 5. Ms. Alisha Walker - Blue Island Nurses Association5. Ms. Alisha Walker - Blue Island Nurses Association 6. Mrs. Libbey Johnson - Blue Island Gray Panthers Association6. Mrs. Libbey Johnson - Blue Island Gray Panthers Association 7. Mrs. Rita Hayworth - Alderman of Blue Island 7. Mrs. Rita Hayworth - Alderman of Blue Island Honorary Board of DirectorsHonorary Board of Directors 1. Dr. Lawrence Comenski - Dean of Morine Valley College1. Dr. Lawrence Comenski - Dean of Morine Valley College2. Mrs. Sara Russo - Director of Planning for South Suburban Coalition2. Mrs. Sara Russo - Director of Planning for South Suburban Coalition3. Dr. Michael Sachs - Head Resident of St. Francis Hospital3. Dr. Michael Sachs - Head Resident of St. Francis Hospital

Staffing for STEPS- CandiceStaffing for STEPS- Candice

MonitorsMonitors- - 2 part-time –$10.00 per hr. =  2 part-time –$10.00 per hr. =  Combined Annual SalaryCombined Annual Salary $29,120.00                                          $29,120.00                                          The combined positions will be a 7 day a week positionThe combined positions will be a 7 day a week positionSpilt between 2 part-time employees workingSpilt between 2 part-time employees workingAlternating 3 and 4 day work week with continuous rotationAlternating 3 and 4 day work week with continuous rotation

1. Duties- Light housekeeping, record keeping1. Duties- Light housekeeping, record keeping2. Maintain nightly documentation2. Maintain nightly documentation

Case ManagersCase Managers – 1 Full time / 1 Part time – 1 Full time / 1 Part time Sr. Case Manager w/ supervisory responsibilitySr. Case Manager w/ supervisory responsibility24 hour work week for part-time employee24 hour work week for part-time employee             $30,000.00  w/ fringe             $30,000.00  w/ fringe $37,500.00 $37,500.00

1. Client assessment  for ancillary services                       w/o fringe benefits    1. Client assessment  for ancillary services                       w/o fringe benefits      $15,600.00 $15,600.002. Drive client to various places as needed2. Drive client to various places as needed3. Monitor files; record and update 3. Monitor files; record and update 4. Follow up with clients to make sure they are doing what is necessary4. Follow up with clients to make sure they are doing what is necessary5. Job development assistance5. Job development assistance6. Monitor clients activity on completing objectives 6. Monitor clients activity on completing objectives

Addictions CounselorAddictions Counselor -  1 -  1 Full time / 1 Part-time                                                                  Full time / 1 Part-time                                                                  Sr. Addictions Counselor w/ supervisor responsibility  Sr. Addictions Counselor w/ supervisor responsibility  $30,500  w/ fringe benefits $30,500  w/ fringe benefits $37,500.00 $37,500.00 24 hour work week for part-time employees24 hour work week for part-time employees

1. Individual Counseling                                                                                                     1. Individual Counseling                                                                                                     2. Group Counseling2. Group Counseling3. Assessments 3. Assessments Part time “       $15,600.00Part time “       $15,600.004. Treatment Planning4. Treatment Planning5 Crisis Intervention5 Crisis Intervention6. Monitor clients activity on completing objectives 6. Monitor clients activity on completing objectives

Executive Director Executive Director  - 1 Executive Director      - 1 Executive Director        $40,000.00  w/ fringe benefits    $50,000.00  $40,000.00  w/ fringe benefits    $50,000.001. Oversee day to day operations                                                                        1. Oversee day to day operations                                                                        2. Report to board of Directors2. Report to board of Directors3. Human Resources3. Human Resources4. Employee Evaluations4. Employee Evaluations5. Client retentions5. Client retentions6. Reports to Funders6. Reports to Funders7. Hire volunteers7. Hire volunteers

                                                                                  

Job Description for Senior Case Job Description for Senior Case ManagerManager•

REPORTS TO: Executive DirectorREPORTS TO: Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall coordination of social services to residents in the POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall coordination of social services to residents in the transitional living program, with a special focus on accessing and providing access to community transitional living program, with a special focus on accessing and providing access to community ancillary services. As part of the programs and services team assist with the overall development ancillary services. As part of the programs and services team assist with the overall development and implementation of individual resident service plans/recovery plans as indicated. and implementation of individual resident service plans/recovery plans as indicated.

RESPONSIBILITIES:RESPONSIBILITIES:• Maintain a client caseload of 6 residents, and up to 6 non-residents living in the community -- meet Maintain a client caseload of 6 residents, and up to 6 non-residents living in the community -- meet

with each resident weeklywith each resident weekly• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized service plans/recovery Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized service plans/recovery

plans plans • Maintain accurate and current client files, including all agency-required documentation.Maintain accurate and current client files, including all agency-required documentation.

Assist in the development and co-facilitation of weekly recovery groups (e.g. risk reduction/relapse Assist in the development and co-facilitation of weekly recovery groups (e.g. risk reduction/relapse prevention/sobriety support)prevention/sobriety support)

• Maintain active communication with counseling staff, mental health providers, and other social Maintain active communication with counseling staff, mental health providers, and other social service Providersservice Providers

• Close-out Case Management portion of all client files for departing residents and non-residentsClose-out Case Management portion of all client files for departing residents and non-residents• Develop relationships with referring resources for ancillary support services; including but not Develop relationships with referring resources for ancillary support services; including but not

limited to; therapists, counselors, social workers, physicians, nutritionists, and alternative medicine limited to; therapists, counselors, social workers, physicians, nutritionists, and alternative medicine providersproviders

• Participate actively as a member of the programs and services teamParticipate actively as a member of the programs and services team• Facilitate bi-monthly house meetings, including scheduling topics for resident in-servicesFacilitate bi-monthly house meetings, including scheduling topics for resident in-services• Assist in creating staff schedules for part time Case Manager & Night Monitors Assist in creating staff schedules for part time Case Manager & Night Monitors • Train and supervise other Case Manager, Night Monitors, interns and volunteers, when necessary Train and supervise other Case Manager, Night Monitors, interns and volunteers, when necessary • Maintain and provide client related weekly/monthly statisticsMaintain and provide client related weekly/monthly statistics• Client charting for all client contactsClient charting for all client contacts• Report monthly on resident progress and program participation Report monthly on resident progress and program participation • Perform other duties as assigned.Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Human Service related field and CADC certification required. Previous Masters Degree in Human Service related field and CADC certification required. Previous residential, CJS and/or MISA case management experience desired. Ability to assess and evaluate residential, CJS and/or MISA case management experience desired. Ability to assess and evaluate prospective clients for residency. Ability to multi-task and to perform tasks independently. Desired prospective clients for residency. Ability to multi-task and to perform tasks independently. Desired candidate will have 2 years of appropriate experience.candidate will have 2 years of appropriate experience.

Identified Property-2619 W. 123rd Identified Property-2619 W. 123rd StreetStreet

Blue Island, ILBlue Island, IL

DemographicsDemographics• BLUE ISLAND, Illinois  60406 BLUE ISLAND, Illinois  60406 • County Cook County County Cook County • Population 25,098Population 25,098• Number of Households 8,890Number of Households 8,890• Median Household Income $38,420Median Household Income $38,420• Median Age 30.72Median Age 30.72  • Demographics Demographics 6040660406 State State NationalNational• FemaleFemale 50.84%50.84% 50.91%50.91% 50.83%50.83%• MaleMale 49.15% 49.15% 49.08% 49.08% 49.16%49.16%• Single (never married,sep,wid) Single (never married,sep,wid) 11,527 11,527 5,212,014 5,212,014

118,372,252118,372,252• Married Married 7,956 7,956 5,171,446 5,171,446 121,019,942121,019,942• People per Household People per Household 2.82 2.82 2.63 2.63 2.582.58• Households with Children Households with Children 3,637 3,637 1,688,154 1,688,154 39,230,06339,230,063• Median Age (more details) Median Age (more details) 30.72 30.72 34.50 34.50 35.10 35.10 

• Income and Jobs Income and Jobs 60406 60406 State State NationalNational• Median Household IncomeMedian Household Income $38,420$38,420 $50,053 $50,053 $45,135$45,135• Average Household Income Average Household Income $47,421 $47,421 $65,893 $65,893 $60,600 $60,600 • Per Capita Income Per Capita Income $17,002 $17,002 $24,795 $24,795 $23,201$23,201• White Collar Jobs White Collar Jobs 0.7454% 0.7454% 0.7838% 0.7838% 0.7760%0.7760%• Blue Collar Jobs Blue Collar Jobs 0.2545% 0.2545% 0.2161% 0.2161% 0.2239% 0.2239% 

Demographics Con’tDemographics Con’tEthnicityEthnicity 60406 60406 State State NationalNational• White White 54.42% 54.42% 74.89% 74.89% 76.93%76.93%• Hispanic Hispanic 37.20% 37.20% 13.75% 13.75% 13.79%13.79%• African American African American 27.14% 27.14% 15.40% 15.40% 12.60%12.60%• Asian / Pacific Islander Asian / Pacific Islander 0.40% 0.40% 3.47% 3.47% 3.75%3.75%• Hawaiian / Pacific IslanderHawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.03% 0.03% 0.03% 0.03% 0.14%0.14%• Native American Native American 0.57% 0.57% 0.25% 0.25% 0.90%0.90%• Other Other 17.42% 17.42% 5.93%5.93% 5.65% 5.65% 

Education Education 60406 60406 State State National National • Less than 9th Grade Less than 9th Grade 14.95% 14.95% 7.49% 7.49%

7.57% 7.57% • Some High School Some High School 18.37% 18.37% 11.07% 11.07% 12.05%12.05%• High School Graduate High School Graduate 28.86% 28.86% 27.74% 27.74% 28.55%28.55%• Some College Some College 21.74% 21.74% 21.57% 21.57% 21.09% 21.09% • Associate Degree Associate Degree 4.45% 4.45% 6.05% 6.05% 6.31% 6.31% • Bachelors Degree Bachelors Degree 8.33% 8.33% 16.51% 16.51% 5.55% 5.55% • Graduate Degree Graduate Degree 3.27% 3.27% 9.54% 9.54% 8.85% 8.85% 

STEPS: Program Budget, STEPS: Program Budget, July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006

Line Items Requested Match Line Items Requested Match TotalTotalPersonnelPersonnelExe. Director (1FTE) 50,000 Exe. Director (1FTE) 50,000 50,00050,000

Senior Counselor (1FTE) 37,500 Senior Counselor (1FTE) 37,500 37,00037,000

Counselor (.5FTE) 15,600 Counselor (.5FTE) 15,600 15,60015,600

Case Manager (1FTE) 37,500 Case Manager (1FTE) 37,500 37,50037,500

Case Manager (.5FTE) 15,600 Case Manager (.5FTE) 15,600 15,60015,600

Monitors 2(.5FTE) 29,120 Monitors 2(.5FTE) 29,120 29,12029,120

Personnel Total: 185,320 Personnel Total: 185,320 185,320185,320

Line Items Requested Match Line Items Requested Match TotalTotalNon-personnelNon-personnelConsumable suppliesConsumable supplies Program supplies 2500 Program supplies 2500

2500 2500 Office supplies 0 1500 Office supplies 0 1500 1500 1500 Telephones 360 Telephones 360

360 360 Printing 0 300 Printing 0 300 300 300 Postage 0 200 Postage 0 200 200 200Transportation 4000 Transportation 4000

4000 4000Food 0 6000 Food 0 6000 6000 6000Equipment (computers and printers) 2500 Equipment (computers and printers) 2500

2500 2500Equipment (rentals) 0 1500 Equipment (rentals) 0 1500

1500 1500Mortgage 1100 Mortgage 1100

1,100 1,100Insurance 300 Insurance 300

300 300Utilities 500 Utilities 500

500 500Petty cash 2,000 Petty cash 2,000

2,000 2,000Non-personnel total: Non-personnel total: 22,760 22,760Total: Total: 208,080 208,080

STEPS REVENUE STEPS REVENUE BREAKDOWNBREAKDOWN

4%

17%

17%

17%

17%

24%

4%

Own Money

DASA

United Way

CJS Dept ofCorrections

In Kind

Grants

Fundraiser

Outcome EvaluationOutcome EvaluationProgram InputsProgram InputsWhat is the program doing to fulfill its mission?What is the program doing to fulfill its mission? • Reducing recidivism rates of substance abuse and incarceration by women Reducing recidivism rates of substance abuse and incarceration by women

being released by the CJS being released by the CJS

What problem is being addressed?What problem is being addressed?• HousingHousing• Substance Abuse TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment• Access to servicesAccess to services

What resources are dedicated or consumed by the program?What resources are dedicated or consumed by the program?• Transitional housing, MHS, CADC Counselors and Case Manager, Community Transitional housing, MHS, CADC Counselors and Case Manager, Community

services addressing;12 Step programs, Spiritual support, Domestic Violence, services addressing;12 Step programs, Spiritual support, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Employment, Mental Health, Employment, Job/Skills Training, Education, Parenting, Volunteers, Community Outreach.Job/Skills Training, Education, Parenting, Volunteers, Community Outreach.

What unique clients or client circumstances does the program provide for?What unique clients or client circumstances does the program provide for?• Previously incarcerated women that have struggled with substance abuse Previously incarcerated women that have struggled with substance abuse

issues, lacking theissues, lacking the support & access to services required to sustain their desired lifestyle change.support & access to services required to sustain their desired lifestyle change.

Outcome EvaluationOutcome Evaluation Program Outputs-The direct products of program Program Outputs-The direct products of program

activitiesactivities

• Number of individual counseling sessions conductedNumber of individual counseling sessions conducted• Number of group counseling sessions conductedNumber of group counseling sessions conducted• Number of hours of service deliveredNumber of hours of service delivered• Number of participants servedNumber of participants served• Number of ancillary services utilizedNumber of ancillary services utilized• Number of residents gaining employment / incomeNumber of residents gaining employment / income• Number of residents establishing a bank accountNumber of residents establishing a bank account• Number of residents reaching financial stabilityNumber of residents reaching financial stability• Number of residents completing programNumber of residents completing program

Outcome EvaluationOutcome EvaluationOutcome ObjectivesOutcome ObjectivesBenefits for participants during and after program activitiesBenefits for participants during and after program activities• SobrietySobriety• Financial StabilityFinancial Stability• Independent LivingIndependent Living• Access to services required to support sober, independent lifestyleAccess to services required to support sober, independent lifestyle

Ancillary BenefitsAncillary Benefits• Increased knowledge Increased knowledge • Increased skillsIncreased skills• Change in attitudes or valuesChange in attitudes or values• Change in lifestyleChange in lifestyle• Improved healthImproved health• Improved status in communityImproved status in community• Self-EfficacySelf-Efficacy• Support on their journeySupport on their journey