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Goals

Goal 1: Heidi will enroll in college for Spring Semester 2021. •Objective 1: Heidi will schedule an appointment with the in-house testing center by October 30. •Objective 2: Heidi will make an appointment with a career advisor by November 9. •Obective 3: Heidi will make an appointment with an admissions advisor at PBSC by November 23. Goal 2: Heidi will utilize public and private resources to off-set the cost of college. •Objective 1: Heidi will apply for an in-house scholarship by November 23. •Objective 2: Heidi will complete her FAFSA form by November 23. •Objective 3: Heidi will apply for SNAP benefits by December 1.

Goal 3: Heidi will maintain satisactory academic standing in all of her classes. •Objective 1: Heidi will purchase all textbooks and required materials by the first day of class, January 11, 2021. •Objective 2: Heidi will dedicate 2 hours a day to school work. •Objective 3: Heidi will utilize available tutoring services to prepare for tests and to answer questions about schoolwork.

Staff notes-Progress October 26, 2020 Heidi expressed she may want to pursue guidance counseling, cosmetology, or dental assisting programs. Heidi expressed many concerns, mainly in regards to finances and her ability to make time for school. Heidi will make an appointment with the in- house testing center for career aptitude and interest evaluations by October 30 (Goal 1, Obj. 1) & the in-house career advisor by November 9 (Goal 1, Obj. 2). November 9, 2020 Heidi reported feeling ‘stupid’ and unsure of herself after the aptitude testing and high levels of stress caused by financial concerns. We discussed the results of the career aptitude evaluation. Counselor gave Heidi information for the Faulk Center for Counseling in order to address her stress management and mental health needs. Heidi has an appointment with our agency’s career advisor on November 12 (Goal 1, Obj. 2).

Heidi’s Progress pt. 2 November 16, 2020 After meeting with our career advisor, Heidi decided to apply for the dental assisting program at Palm Beach State College. Heidi expressed continuing financial concerns. We discussed how to complete a FAFSA and an agency scholarship application. Heidi will complete both applications by November 23 (Goal 2, Objs. 1 & 2). Heidi will schedule a meeting with a Palm Beach State College admissions and registration advisor by November 23 (Goal 1, Obj. 3). November 23, 2020 Heidi reported attending the Faulk Center support group and finding it very welcoming and helpful. Counselor provided Heidi with information regarding DCF’s SNAP and TANF programs as well as Feeding South Florida food bank locations and hours in order to reduce her expenses. Heidi will apply for food stamps by November 30 (Goal 2, Obj. 3). Heidi successfully completed both financial aid applications (Goal 2, Obj. 1). Heidi’s appointment with the PBSC registration advisor is November 30 (Goal 1, Obj. 3).

Heidi’s Progress pt. 3 December 7, 2020 Heidi was approved for a $1,000 agency scholarship. However, she was not approved for federal financial aid until Fall of 2021. Heidi met with the PBSC advisor and enrolled in 3 classes which begin January 11, 2021 (Goal 1). Heidi applied for SNAP benefits online and is waiting to hear back (Goal 2, Obj. 3). Counselor gave Heidi information for Credit Management Services to develop a budget and set aside money for school (Goal 2). She will schedule an appointment with them by December 13. January 12, 2021 Heidi had her first day of school yesterday, and she expressed insecurity in performing the tasks required in her classes, as well as concerns over balancing school demands with childcare demands. Heidi was approved for SNAP and developed a budget with the Credit Management agency (Goal 2). Heidi will begin to study 2 hrs/day (Goal 3, Obj. 2). Counselor will provide her with the information, location, and hours of the PBSC tutoring service (Goal 3. Obj. 3). Counselor will provide Heidi with information for local Boys & Girls Clubs to reduce childcare related demands & stress.