socw 6510 Assignment 1 Week 3 Blog

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

AGENDA Welcome

Introduction Mission

Population Served General Resources

Organization Structure Walk-Through Center

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

MISSION Good Seed’s Mission Is to help youth not only live but thrive. We provide supportive, nurturing, specialized care for homeless young people in California through supportive housing, job training, comprehensive services, and individual planning. Good Seed creates an environment where youth, ages 18-25, can thrive and grow to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to ensure that youth have the tools they need to realize their goals and dreams, so that they may live healthy and meaningful lives.

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

Populations Served ● Homeless, previously, currently

● Children & Families

● Teen & Young adults

● Single adults

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

General Resources ● Case Manager ● Mental & physical health ● Housing Referrals ● Jobs Search Assistance ● Group Counseling ● Provide Clothes ● Community Outreach

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● Extensive case management ● Education Specialist ● Social Support Service ● Temporary Housing ● Meals ● Provides Personal Supplies ● Peer Support

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

PROGRAMS FOR CLIENT’S ● Supportive Housing Program

● Enhanced Emergency TAY Shelter

● Construction Apprentice Program

● MTA: Homeless Youth Outreach

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

● Jonathan Thompson - Executive Director ● Jessica Crawford - Executive Vice President ● Angela Snyder - Chief People Officer ● Denise Holmes, LCSW – Program Manager (Long Beach, CA) ● Anna Johnson, LCSW – Program Manager (Los Angeles, CA) ● Sonia Bell – Program Manager, R-ICMS

THE GOOD SEED DROP-IN CENTER

● Jonathan Thompson - Executive Director

(Closing Remarks)

● Questions

● Walk-Through the Center