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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ,
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNC M MBERS ��` ±
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SUBMITTED BY: PENELOPE C L R�GRAF , CITY ADMTNISTRATOR ' -
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PREPARED BY: JIM B. ENGLE, DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY SERVI '
SUBJECT: APPROVE PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY 2005 fATION PLAN
JEteme:ntoflssue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Altersi.0ve'Action(41Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachments)
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Statement of Issue: The Project Self-Sufficiency Program, coordinated by the Community
Services Department, requires annual City 'Council approval of its Action Plan describing the
mission, goals, and objectives.
Funding Source: None
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Approve the 2005 Action Plan of the Community Services Department's Project Self-
Sufficiency Program.
Alternative Action(s):
1. Do not approve the 2005 Action Plan for Project Self-Sufficiency as presented;
2. Approve the 2005 Action Plan for Project Self-Sufficiency subject to specific policies.
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kEQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTiuN
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2005 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CS05-004
Analysis: Project Self-Sufficiency is a program of the Community Services Department,
which assists low-income, single parents in achieving economic independence from
government assistance through a vast community and county network of human services.
As the lead agency for Project Self-Sufficiency, the city is required to update its Action Plan
each year for the program. City Council gave approval for the Project Self-Sufficiency
Program in 1985, and approved an Action Plan in November 1986 and each year thereafter.
In brief, the Action Plan (Attachment 1) has been amended as follows: the 2005 Action Plan
includes an updated list of Project Self-Sufficiency and Family Self-Sufficiency members.
There are also additional news articles/newsletters included. For years, there has been a
"loan program" in place, but it has not been used since the formation of the Project Self-
Sufficiency Foundation. The PS-S Foundation was formed in 1994 to assist PS-S with funds
to help the participants. The foundation currently funds such items as books, tuition,
childcare, auto repair, counseling (parents and children), and day-to-day expenditures
totaling nearly $87,000 annually. In addition, in kind contributions for the program total just
under $250,000 annually. This year, the loan program was removed from the Action Plan
altogether because the function was taken over'by the foundation. The PS-S Foundation has
reviewed and approved the 2005 Action Plan
Project Self-Sufficiency manages approximately 100 low-income, single-parent families at
any given time. Currently, there are 90 families overseen by one full-time Human Services
Supervisor. Key activities of the program during the year are the June Recognition
/Scholarship Event, Holiday Party, and three Adopt-A-Family events.
Staff has reviewed the community resources, the method for program implementation, and
the current economic data relevant to the program. Staff is requesting that Council approve
the amended Action Plan for the Project Self-Sufficiency Program for 2005.
Environmental Status: None
Attachment(s):
DescriptionCity Clerk's
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1 2005 Action Plan for Project Self-Sufficiency
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INITIATING DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: Approve Project Self-Sufficiency 2005 Action Plan
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 22, 2005
RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS'`
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
(Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
(Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over t$5,000) ' ' Not Applicable
Bonds (If applicable) - Not Applicable
Staff Report (If applicable) Attached
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable
EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS:
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Huntington Beach
PROJECT
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Action Plan
2005
"A Team Effort" . . to assist low income single parents
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
2005 ACTION PLAN
CITY COUNCIL
JILL HARDY, MAYOR
DAVE:SULLIVAN, MAYOR PRO TEM
KEI TH BOHR
GIL COERPER
DEBBIE.COOK
DON HANSEN
KATHY GREEN
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DR. PENNY CULBRETH-GRAFT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
JIM B. ENGLE
SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION HUMAN AND CULTURAL SERVICES
JANEEN LAUDENBACK
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY STAFF
SUSAN EDWARDS, SUPERVISOR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION 1
THE ORGANIZATION 2
FUNDING 3
SELF-SUFFICIENCY DEFINED 3
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY 3
MISSION STATEMENT 3
OBJECTIVES 4
CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS: WELFARE REFORM 5
LETTERS FROM MAYOR CONNIE BOARDMAN 6
SUPERVISOR JAMES W. SILVA 7
SENATOR BARBARA BOXER 9
THE WHITE HOUSE 11
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY GUIDELINES 12
Eligibility Requirements 12
Identifying Participants 12
Qualifying Participants 14
Expenditure Policies 15
Case Management 16
Levels of Participation 17
Program Participation 17
Program Benefits For Participation 18
Evaluation 19
Termination For Nonparticipation 19
Recognition Program 19
Pregnancy Policy 20
PROGRAM COMPONENTS 21
Child Care 21
Housing 22
Transportation 23
Education 23
Career Counseling 24
Job Development 25
Personal Development 25
Support Services 26
Other Supportive Services 26
2004 JUNE RECOGNITION PROGRAM 30
APPENDICES
A. Family Self-Sufficiency Network
B. Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation Members
1 . Foundation Letter of Support
C. Environmental Management Agency (EMA), Housing Assistance Division
1. EMA Income Standards
2. EMA Payment Standards
D. Application Form
E. Recommendation Letter Form
F. Participation/Termination Policy
G. Release of Information Form
H. Child Care Payment Policies
1 . Parents
2. Providers
I. Participation/Termination for 313 11 th St.
1. Individual Action Plan (IAP)
J. Referral and Assignment
K. Mentor Program
1. Description
2. Mentor Forms, Mentor
3. Mentor Forms, Participant
L. Community Involvement Checklist
M. Adopt-A-Family Program
1. Participant Form
2. Sponsor Form
N. Project Self Sufficiency Newsletter
O. News Articles
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
January 1, 2005
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator:
The Project Self-Sufficiency 2004 Action Plan is proudly presented to you for your approval and support.
This outstanding, unique city program encourages all entities, public and private, to assist our low-income,
single parents who are striving to become self-sufficient. Huntington Beach is the only city that opted to
continue its Project Self-Sufficiency program, a program encouraged by Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) as part of its "Quality of Life Initiatives" (1984-86).
Today, Huntington Beach's Project Self-Sufficiency is recognized as a model program nationally. On June
20, 1995, the Orange County Board of Supervisors comr-herided Project Self-Sufficiency for its "unique and
outstanding service to the citizens of Huntington Beach as well.as the county of Orange." Most recently,
Project Self-Sufficiency has been nominated for the California Legislative Award for its outstanding service
to the community. You will also find a letter of congratulations from Senator Barbara Boxer and Orange
County Supervisor Jim Silva included in this year's Action Plan. The program not only seeks to meet the
needs of the low-income, single parents in the city, but also welcomes those coming from shelters. During
2004, we were able to assist one new family at our apartment house in downtown Huntington Beach.
We are proud of the many accomplishments of our parents. During June 2004, Project Self-Sufficiency
recognized thirty-five participants for their education or job training accomplishments. We recognized 1
parent for her RN (Registered Nurse) degree, 6 received their BA's at four-year colleges, 8 received their
AA's, and eighteen received various certificates (office support, electronics, digital media arts, optical
assistant certificate, and nineteen high school diplomas).
In conclusion, on behalf of the families of Project Self-Sufficiency, the Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation,
the Orange County Single Parent Network /Task Force and staff, thank you for the support you have given
the program over the past eighteen years. This support shows all of our citizens that Huntington Beach is a
city that is committed to breaking the welfare cycle for its low-income single parent residents. We ask for
your continued guidance, support and endorsement so that Project Self-Sufficiency will continue its efforts in
the future to assist our low-income, single parents and their children.
Sincerely,
Susan Edwards
Project Self-Sufficiency Supervisor
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INTRODUCTION
Huntington Beach Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) exists today because of its initial
participation in the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD)
demonstration program, Project Self-Sufficiency Phase Il. As such, our city's program
began by Resolution No. 5587 on October 1, 1985. The program continues today due to
the city's commitment to PS-S and due to the cooperation between the private and public
sectors of our community. Data on this socio-economic experiment showed that
incentives, such as housing, .childcare, and educational assistance, draw significant
numbers of disadvantaged individuals to challenge themselves to strive for self-
sufficiency.
The original HUD design encouraged flexibility, which called the original PS-S Task Force
to actively seek out the community's target population. Low-income, single parents are
the target population for the Huntington Beach PS-S program. Approximately 70% of the
eligible participants between 1986 and 1999 were Huntington Beach residents, and the
remaining 30% were parents temporarily living in nearby shelters or were homeless. As of
September 2002, PS-S has awarded 157 housing vouchers/certificates through the
program. PS-S also offers information and referral to the general public.
The policies and guidelines set forth in the following Huntington Beach PS-S 2004 Action
Plan reflect the special considerations of the Huntington Beach geopolitical boundaries.
For the first ten years of the PS-S program, Project Self-Sufficiency received housing
vouchers/certificates through the Orange County Housing Authority. During 1994-95, we
received eight homeless vouchers. During 1995, we placed three PS-S families directly
into low-income apartments in' Stanton/Midway City through the Environmental
Management Agency (EMA). During 1996 we had three opportunities to place PS-S
families into a Stanton low-income apartment complex through EMA. During 2002 we had
three of our apartment units become vacant and were able to house three additional PS-S
families. During 2003-2004 we only had two units become available to house an
additional family. In addition, the PS-S Foundation began three rental "buy-downs" for
three PS-S families. Each family receives $300.00 per month in rental assistance for a
period of 18 months. They will be finished with their goal at the end of the 18-month
period. One thing we do know for certain, we do not have enough housing for our PS-S
families. We do need an additional apartment house.
The PS-S program is a comprehensive design to integrate services from federal, state,
and local agencies as well as services provided by the private sector. These services are
delineated in . the PS-S Program Components: childcare, housing, transportation,
education, personal and career counseling, job development, personal development, and
other supportive services.
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THE ORGANIZATION
Project Self-Sufficiency is a community project administered by the City of Huntington
Beach Community Services Department. The program first developed in the Economic
Development Department and was transferred to the Community Services Department in
October 1990. The City Council is the ultimate governing body and approves funding for
the program in the city's annual budget. To complement the City Council, the Family Self-
Sufficiency Network/Task Force (Appendix A), a group of local agencies, assists the
program through direct services offered by their agencies. The mission statement and
goals of the network appear in Appendix A along with the agencies that belong to the
organization. The Family Self-Sufficiency Network /Task Force has a direct interest in the
success of Project Self-Sufficiency participants.
In January 1994, the Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation (PS-SF) became a reality. The
first chairperson for the Foundation was Haydee V. Tillotson, followed by Patricia Seitz.
Judy Loschin and Pat Seitz serve as the current Co-Chairpersons of the PS-S Foundation.
This private group will assist PS-S by raising funds, which will be made available to
support our single parents. The PS-S Foundation has nonprofit status in California.
During its first 10 years, the foundation raised over $200,000. This year (2005), the
Foundation will raise and distribute scholarship monies given out to the single parents of
PS-S at our annual June Recognition Program. During 2004, over $50,000 was raised
and distributed for scholarships through the combined efforts of private citizens, local
businesses, Project Self-Sufficiency and the PS-S Foundation.
The General Purposes of the Foundation is: This corporation is a nonprofit public benefit
corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under
the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes.
The Specific Purposes of the Foundation are: Within the context of the general purposes
stated above, this corporation shall further the goals of Project Self-Sufficiency, a support
organization for low-income, single parents with dependent children. You will find a list of
the 2004 board members in Appendix B and a letter of support from the PS-S Foundation
in Appendix B-1.
Even though housing vouchers are no longer awarded directly to Project Self-Sufficiency,
the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) .plays a significant role in the program.
The EMA is a member of the Family Self-Sufficiency Network /Task Force, and its role
assures that all HUD guidelines for qualifying participants and landlords are met. PS-S is
also a member of the Family Self-Sufficiency Network of Orange County and for the past
two years, PS-S was the chair of that committee. This year PS-S will act as an advisor on
the Board of the Family Self Sufficiency Network of Orange County.
The Community Services Department staff has appointed an employee with an
administrative and social science background to coordinate the program. The Human
Services Supervisor works directly with the Family Self-Sufficiency Network /Task Force,
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the PS-S Foundation, the community and participants to facilitate the PS-S program. Due
to budget reductions, the part-time assistant position has been temporarily deleted. We
hope to bring the position back next year. The Director provides case management by
establishing achievable goals and objectives, identifying , barriers to employment,
identifying and utilizing appropriate community resources, monitoring participants'
progress, and conducting participant follow-up after job placement. Volunteers may also
assist in the day-to-day operations.
The PS-S participants themselves comprise part of the PS-S program. as volunteers.
Participants may assist with childcare and serve on committees: fund-raising, clothing,
food, and transportation. Established participants may serve as mentors to newly enrolled
parents in the program.
FUNDING
Project Self-Sufficiency is a public/private partnership. As such, the city budgets
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to administer the program. For FY
2004-05, Project Self-Sufficiency will be funded by a combination of CDBG funds, as well
as, donations, fundraisers (Distance Derby) and the city's General Fund. During the
summer of 2004 the City of Huntington Beach sponsored the DISTANCE DERBY with the
help of the PS-S Foundation, Project Self-Sufficiency staff and single parents and
Community Service Groups. It was truly a public/private partnership event!
SELF-SUFFICIENCY DEFINED
The point at which the PS-S parent is no longer receiving public assistance benefits and
has achieved his/her highest prioritized goal.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The Huntington Beach Project Self-Sufficiency initial eligibility requirements will include
equal preferences for all persons regardless of their age, creed, political affiliation, gender,
or handicap.
MISSION STATEMENT
Huntington Beach Project Self-Sufficiency's mission is to identify, qualify, and assist
motivated, low-income, single parent families with minor children achieve economic
independence from public assistance through personal development, education, and job
training.
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OBJECTIVES
1. To create an awareness in the community of the unique problems encountered by
very low-income, single parent families and to secure community support through
an effective marketing and public relations program.
2. To reach the families in need in the Huntington Beach area and welcome families
from shelters by a referral system and community relations.
3. To coordinate existing public and private agencies and resources in providing
comprehensive services to these very low-income families through an
establishment of an agency network.
4. To identify highly motivated, low-income, single parents with a strong commitment
to family through an assessment period that assesses motivation and abilities prior
to moving into an apartment (313 11th St., Huntington Beach).
5. To assist the PS-S enrollee to set realistic goals through the development of an
Individual Action Plan (IAP) designed to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.
6. To evaluate the progress and success of individuals regularly during their first 18
months in PS-S through needs and update questionnaires and/or interviews
involving updating additional Individual Action Plans (IAPs).
7. To develop an assistance program not to exceed five years for any one individual.
8. To sponsor one recognition program each year.
9. To evaluate the PS-S program annually through an assessment of program
objectives.
10. To write and distribute a monthly newsletter to the PS-S participants as well as
interested community members.
11. To hold monthly meetings (on the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall) for all
active participants.
12. To sponsor holiday adopt-a-family programs for Thanksgiving, Christmas and
Easter.
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CURRENT CONSIDERATION: WELFARE REFORM
In August of 1996, the Clinton Administration signed welfare legislation that ends
guaranteed cash .payments to the poor and demands work from recipients. Since that
time, the Governor of California and the State of California, along with the County of
Orange have formulated a Welfare to Work Plan for local use. This plan began January
1, 1998. It involves sweeping changes for all welfare recipients. Project Self Sufficiency
has about 60% of its current caseload receiving federal benefits. The new rules and
regulations will affect our program. We began to see changes in 1996 & 1997 and these
changes will continue. Starting in January 1998 all single parent, TANF (Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families) recipients are required to work at least 32 hours per week.
Benefits are for eighteen months with a lifetime maximum of five years. Orange County
as well as the State of California has work participation quotas that must be met or else
funding will be reduced. In 1997, 25% must be working etc. This means that PS-S
participants in full time school, receiving aid, may be allowed to finish one semester but
the future is CalWorks - put everyone to work with minimal training. This is causing
ripples throughout our state and county. At the community college level, classes are
being designed for "quick open/entry, open exit" training.,. As this is being written, we are
all moving towards putting people to.work FASTER. '
As I analyze and envision these sweeping welfare reforms in our society, I see these
changes for PS-S participants. Most participants on aide will be working at least part time
while attending school. In Orange County the work requirement is 32 hours per week. If a
single parent is in school 12 hours a week (i.e. 12 units), the work requirement is 20 hours
per week. These two sums (12+20) equal 32 hours per week and will meet the County's
requirements. Some may elect to take a sanction, and have their grant reduced by the
mother's portion and continue full time at school. Some may go to work full time, get off of
all aid and continue school part time. And some (25%) were never on aid to begin with
(they had child support or spousal support). So as the clock began to tick in 1998, the
outcome for PS-S participants is "working part time and doing school/training full time", or
the reverse "working full time, at a lower wage, and attending school part time" to earn a
degree or to better train themselves. What we do know is that a single parent of three
small children cannot earn enough at minimum wage to support their family. Project Self-
Sufficiency is here to assist those single parents who are highly motivated and realize that
training and education are the real answers.
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A ! City of Huntington Beach
2000 MAIN STREET Jill Hardy CALI FORNIA 92648
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Mayor
December 8, 2004
Ms. Susan Edwards, Coordinator
Project Self-Sufficiency
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Ms. Edwards:
I can think of no other program in this city that accomplishes so much in assisting
single parents in becoming self-sufficient.-..On behalf,of the City Council, staff and
citizens of Huntington Beach; (-congratulate you and yourstaff on a successful
year.
As we see more and more programs that serve families eliminated because of
funding cuts at both the State and Federal level, local government must fill this
void. Project Self-Sufficiency is the model in assisting families to take care of
themselves and to provide a better standard of living. It gives families hope that
their lives can be improved.
The City Council supports the efforts of Project Self-Sufficiency in meeting the
needs of our single parent families.
A city is judged by the way it treats those in need of a "helping hand." Susan,
you and your colleagues contribute so much in making Huntington Beach a place
that cares.
Again, my heartfelt thanks for your dedication in making Project Self-Sufficiency
the success it is today.
Sincerely,
Jill Hardy
Mayor
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JAMES W. SILVA
SUPERVISOR, SECOND DISTRICT
ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION
10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702-0687
PHONE (714) 834-3220 FAX (714) 834-6109
JAMES W. SILVA
SUPERVISOR, SECOND DISTRICT
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10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702-0687
PHONE (714) 834-3220 FAX (714) 834-6109
September 12, 1995
Ms. Susan Edwards
Coordinator
Project Self-Sufficiency
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Susan:
I write to express my unreserved support for Project Self-Sufficiency.
As you approach your tenth anniversary as a program, you can be proud
of the hundreds of single parents you have helped to help themselves. Through a
unique private-public partnership, PS-S demonstrates a steadfast commitment to
assisting parents get the education and assistance they need to transition from
dependence to independence, from an uncertain future to the attainment of their
goals and dreams.
I was especially impressed with the stories presented at the June
Recognition Ceremony. Because of Project Self-Sufficiency and its many
supporters, women have made phenomenal strides personally and financially. It
is heartening to know that so many families have been strengthened and given
new hope.
I supported PS-S as a Councilman and I am pleased to continue that
support as a County Supervisor. You have my best wishes for a successful 1996.
Sincerely,
James W. Silva
Supervisor, Second District
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June 16, 1998
Project Self-Sufficiency
Community Services Department
City. of Hun-tington Beach, 2000 MaAn Street
Huntington 'Beach, California 92648
' Dear Friends
My warmest greetings to you as you gather to honor participants
in Project Self-Sufficiency' s Annual recognition ,event. Although I
cannot be with you, I send my sincere wishes for a "memorable" evening.
I am pleased to join Project Self-Sufficiency in extending my
sincere congratulations to the program participants for their
accomplishments . This .must be a proud moment for you, your families
and friends . Through your achievements you have inspired so many.
My best wishes for a memorable evening.
Si cerely,
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 6 , 1998
Ms . Susan Edwards
Coordinator
Project Self-Sufficiency
City of Huntington Beach
Post Office Box 190
2000 Main Street
Hu^tirgtor_ Beach, Cali fcrni a 92648
Dear Ms . Edwards:
On behalf of President Clinton, thank you for inviting the
President to attend the Project Self-Sufficiency' s Annual
Recognition Program on June 16, 1998 in Huntington Beach,
California.
The tremendous demands on the President ' s schedule do not
permit the White House to honor your request. Please know that
your request was given full consideration and that President
Clinton appreciates your interest . Should you need further
scheduling assistance, please feel free to contact my office.
Once again, thank you for contacting the White House.
Sincerely,
Stephanie S. Streets
Assistant to the President
Director of Presidential Scheduling
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PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY GUIDELINES
I. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Huntington Beach PS-S eligibility requirements are:
1. Be a single parent with physical custody of minor children (under the
age of 18);
2. Be a resident or work in Huntington Beach or live in an Orange County
shelter with no permanent residence;
3. Be highly motivated to increase his/her economic opportunities through
job training and/or education;
4. Be considered low-income by the same income standards established
by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) Housing Assistance
Division (Appendix C-1 and C-2); and
5. Project Self-Sufficiency must have enough staff and resources to be
able to take in additional participants. We case manage approximately
100 families given current staffing levels.
B. Preferences will be given to highly motivated persons whose main priority is
to obtain educational or job training skills and who:
1. Lack permanent shelter-
2. Lack education or basic job training skills.
3. Lack affordable housing.
4. Lack affordable childcare.
5. Lack adequate transportation.
C. The following criteria will preclude application processing:
1. Exceeds maximum income levels.
2. Does not demonstrate commitment to self-sufficiency.
3. Has a chemical dependency history within the last year.
4. Project Self-Sufficiency has reached its maximum number.
5. Does not live or work in Huntington Beach or come from a shelter.
Il. IDENTIFYING PARTICIPANTS - MARKETING STRATEGY
Most participants will be referred to the city through the agencies represented in
the Family Self-Sufficiency Network /Task Force, as well as EOPS and
CalWorks/Re-Entry counselors at the local Community Colleges. Clients who
appear to meet minimum qualifications will be referred to Huntington Beach staff
who will be responsible for providing initial telephone contact and/or application.
Applications to PS-S will be accepted when PS-S has openings. A
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comprehensive marketing strategy is designed to reach eligible PS-S candidates.
The following methods will increase program awareness to potential participants:
A. Referrals will be accepted through the EOPS (Extended Opportunity
Programs and Services) counselors and the new CalWorks/Re-Entry
counselors at Coastline Community College, Golden West, and Orange
Coast.
B. The Department of Social Services will receive PS-S brochures and
disseminate the information to the caseworkers who work with persons who
meet PS-S eligibility requirements.
C. Human Options and other Orange County shelters for battered women will
have PS-S applications on hand. Shelter staff will refer their clients who
meet the PS-S profile to Huntington Beach Project Self-Sufficiency.
D. The Oak View Community Center staff will be familiarized with PS-S and be
able to refer persons to PS-S.
E. The Episcopal Service Alliance, a local nonprofit agency serving the
homeless and low-income resident; will be familiarized with PS-S and will
refer persons to PS-S.
F. Local churches will be familiarized with PS-S and be able to send referrals.
G. The Huntington Beach Adult School program of the Huntington Beach
Unified High School District will refer eligible persons to PS-S.
H. Huntington Beach residents will learn of PS-S through cable TV and news
releases. . Releases shall state eligibility requirements of the program, the
nature of housing assistance for low-income families, where they may apply
for Project Self-Sufficiency and shall include an explanation that applicants
for participation in the program will not lose their places on the public
housing waiting list.
1. The Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce will refer eligible applicants to
Project Self-Sufficiency.
J. Prospective participants will also be referred by the "One Stop Center." We
are a partner with the "One Stop Center" of Orange County.
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III. QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS - APPLICATION PROGRAM
A. The initial written application process involves the following:
1. The Project Self-Sufficiency applicant will submit a completed PS-S
application form (Appendix D) to Project Self-Sufficiency within the
stated deadline dates established by staff.
2. Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation (Appendix E).
Letters are d'ue along with the application. Letters can be from a
neighbor, landlord, employer, former employer, educator, or agency
representatives. In general letters of recommendation will not be
accepted from an applicant's relative.
3. If the applicant is referred to PS-S from a shelter, a written letter from
shelter staff must accompany the application.
4. We also require proof of income and proof of school enrollment, valid
California driver's license, social security card and a budget.
B. The applicant evaluation process:
1. PS-S staff will meet individually with each candidate to perform an initial
personal needs assessment as well as to determine their initial eligibility
for this program. An analysis will be performed for each participant
considering their unique and special needs concerning job training, child
care, education, personal counseling and transportation.
2. After the initial assessment, staff may refer the applicant to other Family
Self-Sufficiency Network /Task Force agencies for assessment/testing.
Unless the applicant has proven enrollment in a viable
educational/training program, the applicant must complete referral
assignments. The candidate may be required to sign the release of
information form (Appendix G).
3. Acceptance or Nonacceptance
a. Acceptance leads to PS-S enrollment. Immediate acceptance is
based on self-initiated steps taken by the applicant to achieve self-
sufficiency. This includes application and enrollment in job training
and/or education.
(1) An appointment will be made to design the Individual Action
Plan (IAP) where the enrollee will receive a PS-S orientation
packet.
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(2) The participation/termination policy (Appendix F) will be
reviewed and signed by the enrollee.
b. Nonacceptance leads to nonparticipant status. A letter will be sent.
Persons who will not be considered may be one of the following:
(1) Over income
(2) Not motivated
(3) Have a recent chemical dependency history
(4) Become ineligible due to program eligibility criteria
(5) Demonstrate a lifestyle contrary to an effective self-sufficiency
program
(6) Lack of resources to assist participant in achieving objectives
and goals
IV. EXPENDITURE POLICIES
A. PS-S will maintain a grant program. Under the grant program, allowable PS-
S expenditures for participants are limited to job training, education,
childcare, transportation, and emergency assistance. Receipts are required.
All expenditures will be based on PS-S resource availability. Grants may be
paid through the PS-S city accounts or through the PS-S Foundation.
Appropriate referrals to other assisting agencies will be considered first.
1. Job training and cost of training will be evaluated.
2. Education expenditures such as tuition and textbook costs are allowed if
funding permits and if the participant is ineligible for any educational
grants from other sources.
Proof of grant denial and inability to personally finance the cost will be
required to process payment.
3. Child care assistance will be limited to participants who financially
qualify on a case-by-case basis as our funding permits. This year the
PS-S Foundation has set aside $3,500 to fund childcare services.
4. Transportation expenditures are limited to purchase of bus pass for PS-
S participant while in job training or educational. programs.
Transportation expenditures will not be granted to TANF participants or
those receiving full funding through educational grants. Bus pass
receipts can be submitted for reimbursement directly by the PS-S
parent. Limited auto repair is available on a case-by-case basis,
depending upon availability of funds.
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B. The Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation will raise funds for PS-S
participants. For 2005, approximately $50,000 has been designated for
grants for the PS-S families. These funds are kept by the PS-S
Foundation, Treasurer. A form is filled out by staff stating parent's name,
address, the need, and dollar amount, plus backup documentation. It is
then faxed to the PS-S Foundation Treasurer. The treasurer issues a
check to the parent within seven to ten days by mail. A comprehensive
treasurer's report is provided monthly to the PS-S Foundation.
V. CASE MANAGEMENT
Case management is the evaluative process, which continually defines
participants', needs and measures goal attainment. Levels of participation are
also described. Case management defines which program benefits are
integrated with each level of participation. The guidelines for participation, the
evaluation process, and termination are contained in this program segment.
A. Levels of Participation
Three levels of participation are designed to assist staff with case
management.
1. Level "A" persons need greater assistance and/or have been enrolled
for less than one year but not to exceed three years. These participants
must attend all mandatory meetings and seminars. Participants may be
excused on a case-by-case basis based on conflicting work/study
schedules. Their names will appear on the active participant list for
parents and on the sign-in sheet for mandatory monthly meetings.
Participants are required to communicate regularly with staff and
complete 2-3 IAPs per year.
2. Level "B" persons are those who are in good standing and (a) have
proven that they are self-directed and/or (b) have been in the program for
a minimum of two years. Level "B" persons do not have to attend the
mandatory parent meetings, and their names may be dropped from the
participant list for parents and the meeting sign-in sheet. Parents may
request to remain on these lists. Level B participants are encouraged to
communicate with staff every six months and complete a yearly survey
and IAP.
3. Level "C" groups are those whose PS-S case files have been CLOSED.
They are referred to as "past participants." They can be one or a
combination of the following:
a. married
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b. graduated - a success story
c. terminated for nonparticipation/loss of contact
d. reached the duration limit (5 years) of the PS-S program
'Levels A B & C will receive an annual survey. It is vital that all past and
present PS-S participants keep staff informed of current address. One
yearly survey allows us to track the future successes of past PS-S
participants.
B. Program Participation
1. Participants (Levels "A" & "B") must do the following in order to remain
in good standing with Project Self-Sufficiency staff:
a. Stay in job training or educational programs.
b. Report any change of address or phone number.
c. Keep all appointments; legitimate excuses accepted.
d. Participate as agreed in the Individual Action Plan (IAP).
e. Assist in program activities. ,
f. Ask for a reevaluation of program goals if necessary.
g. Attend all mandatory meetings as designated in their IAP.
h. At the completion of education and/or job training, actively seek
employment.
i. Return the completed Annual Survey. (Level "C" persons will. also
receive the Annual Survey as long as PS-S has a recent/good
address).
j. If participants are in CalWorks, they must follow CalWorks'
guidelines for Orange County. These guidelines will be set by their
individual case manager at the County level.
k. Apply for a scholarship through PS-S Foundation yearly.
C. Program Benefits for Participation
1. The following services will be rendered to PS-S participants in good
standing (Levels "A" & "B") who work or reside in the Huntington Beach
community:
a. Limited City funded assistance or PS-S Foundation assistance not
duplicated by other programs, e.g., childcare, education, and
transportation expenditures
b. City designated donations, PS-S Foundation donations and/or
contributions by local organizations, businesses or individuals
c. Receive assistance with dental and eye care, as available
d. Information and referral to other agencies (clothing for parent, child)
e. Monthly support groups and monthly newsletters
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f. Personal counseling
g. Job search assistance/refer to the County's "One Stop" Employment
Place.
h. Receive priority access to the food pantry, clothing, Operation
School Bell, Women Helping Women, and furniture donations as
available
i. Mentor Program
j. Adopt-A-Family program (Thanksgiving, Holiday Time and Easter)
k. Holiday Party
I. June Recognition Program/Scholarship Program
2. Participants in good standing (Levels "A" & "B") who do not live or work
in the city will receive the aforementioned benefits at the discretion of
the Supervisor and as funding permits.
D. Evaluation
1. Participant evaluations will be based upon goal attainment and will be
conducted by collecting data through surveys and/or interviews.
a. Bimonthly for all participants in PS-S 6 months or less.
b. A minimum of two times a year or as defined in their IAP for all
participants who have been in PS-S between 6-36 months.
c. After 36 months, evaluations will take place upon request or on an
as needed basis not to exceed 5 years in the PS-S program.
d. An Annual Survey, conducted in February, will be sent to all PS-S
participants (Levels "A", "B", and "C").
E. Termination - For Non participation
1. Termination from PS-S can occur due to staff's determination that the
participant is not following the guidelines signed in the
participation/termination policy.
a. If at any time participants become nonactive (not in good standing),
then that person will be released from further participation in PS-S.
A termination letter will be sent. Termination cases may be
appealed by the participant to the PS-S Supervisor who will appoint
a three-member panel of the PS-S Foundation to review disputed
cases. The case will be considered closed if the participant does
not respond within 14 days.
b. This means that if you are in college, you are attending each
semester. If you are in job training, you must continue your training
uninterrupted. Should a problem arise (illness of self or child,
personal problem, etc.), staff MUST BE ADVISED.
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F. Recognition Program
1. A recognition program will be held annually. The following
achievements will be recognized:
a. Completion of GED or H.S. diploma.
b. Complete a job training program or certificate program.
c. Obtain and maintain employment for six months/1 year, etc.
d. Completion of any degree program: A.A., B.A., M.A., PhD.
e. Becoming partially self-sufficient, i.e., no longer receiving
governmental assistance except for housing assistance.
f. Becoming totally self-sufficient, i.e., no longer receiving any
governmental assistance, including Section 8 Housing Assistance.
g. Community service and special awards.
h. Scholarships will be given out by PS-S Foundation.
2. Persons who have made achievements are encouraged to:
a. Be a spokesperson for the program.
b. Be a mentor.
c. Assist in fund-raising.
d. Volunteer time and talents.
e. Join the PS-S Foundation
G. Pregnancy Policy
1. Staff procedure to respond to participants who have become pregnant
after acceptance into PS-S. The purpose of the following is to provide a
communication link between the participant and the PS-S Supervisor.
a. Require that participant communicate to the PS-S Supervisor the
expected child's date of birth. The recommended time frame is one
month after she is aware of her pregnancy. The purpose for this is
to allow staff to provide proper referral services in a timely manner
(prenatal care, counselors, financial planning, family planning, etc.). .
The participant will be asked to write a letter reflecting the reasons
why the parent would like to remain in the Project. The participant
must describe the impact .of the pregnancy upon her
education/employment plans as well as address the financial
support of the child.
b. If staff deems it appropriate, the parent (in some cases the couple)
shall receive personal and prenatal counseling. Staff will refer her
to a counselor, and proof of ongoing counseling must be made
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evident. The purpose of this is to provide qualified emotional
support.
c. If necessary, the prospective parent(s) will receive counseling for
the financial support of the child.
d. The letter provided by the participant will be read by staff and the
PS-S Supervisor will communicate the outcome of the process to
the participant in writing.
e. Require that participant remain in good standing as stated under
Program Participation, Level "B".
This policy does not apply to participants who were pregnant at the time of
application, although personal counseling as well as prenatal counseling
may be required.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
I. CHILD CARE
A. The Children's Home Society (C.H.S.) of California will provide the following
services:
1. Referral service includes KID-CARE, the C.H.S. Child Care Hotline.
2. Access to information about every licensed day care service, private and
public, within Orange County (this is obtained directly from the licensing
agency); full-time, trilingual staff; free service to the public; and
extensive information regarding each individual center provided for
clients. Referral assistance with childcare will be available for the
duration of the agency's existence.
3. Children's Home Society Child Care Services will provide some of our
participants with childcare on a sliding scale according to their income
level and other qualifying factors such as children's ages.
4. Referrals for TANF child care.
B. Child care centers at the community colleges, particularly Golden West and
Orange Coast Colleges, offer free childcare to full-time students who qualify.
Golden West College as well as Orange Coast College has a child care
program on campus. Each of the community colleges also has a CARE
program, which can provide some assistance with childcare. Headstart
offers childcare to parents who are working full time or attending school full
time.
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C. The Department of Education administers a subsidized childcare program at
the Oak View Child Care Center located in Huntington Beach. Staff may
send referral letters to the Department of Education for PS-S parents
wishing to receive childcare.
D. Limited Funding Through PS-S: Other childcare needs will be assisted with
private funds (as they are available) and will be limited to PS-S participants
who reside in the city. (Any exception will be made by the PS-S Supervisor
on a case-by-case basis). These funds are only supplementary and are
used on a limited basis, as funds are available. These funds will be
provided to fill gaps in services. Each participant is responsible for obtaining
the proper child care payment forms (Appendix H, H-1, & H-2) from PS-S
staff, having the child care provider fill out same, and submit the completed
forms to PS-S Supervisor'for payment. Payment is always made after the
childcare has been provided (i.e. the next month).
II. HOUSING
A. Many participants come to Project Self-Sufficiency with Section 8 housing
vouchers/certificates.
B. Roommate situations
C. Housing situations through nine-unit apartment at 313 11 th. Street,
Huntington Beach
During 1994, PS-S participants became eligible to apply to PS-S for housing
located at 313 11 th Street, Huntington Beach. This nine-unit apartment
house was purchased by the City of Huntington Beach using the city's "set-
aside" monies designated for low-income housing. The apartment is owned
by the Orange County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC) headed
by Director Allen Baldwin. This group will own and operate this building
(collect rents, etc.), and PS-S participants will have access to the nine units
(four two-bedroom units and five one-bedroom units) for its single parents.
Project Self-Sufficiency keeps track of all PS-S participants who lack
adequate housing. Currently, about 25% of our participants fall into this
category. As we have apartments available, we select 2-5 PS-S families.
We send them to OCCHC to be interviewed. OCCHC selects the final
family, they sign a lease agreement with the OCCHC and a
Participation/Termination Agreement and new IAP with Project Self-
Sufficiency (see Appendix I and 1-1).
The amount of rent charged will depend upon the participant's income. The
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amount will be approximately one-third of their income. When we opened
the project we were able to have the rents as low as $250 for a one
bedroom apartment and $300 for a two-bedroom apartment. Currently, we
are able to offer a one-bedroom apartment for as low as $350 per month
and a two-bedroom apartment for as low as $400 per month. These rents
go up according to the income of the family. There are only three garages
available and these rent for $50 per month. The PS-S food pantry is
currently located in the fourth garage. It is operated by Tammie Hudak, a
PS-S single parent.
The lease will contain the amount of rent to be paid and also a move-
in/move-out date. The length of time a participant may live there will be
dependent upon their individual goal and how long it will take to complete it.
Therefore, each family's length of stay will be different depending upon their
goal. The time limit is usually two years. This will allow for more families to
make use of this unique opportunity. If a participant reaches their deadline
and for some reason did not reach their goal, they may apply for an
extension by writing a letter outlining their situation and stating their reasons.
But, PS-S is under no obligation to extend the length of time on the lease.
It is considered an honor to be chosen to reside in the PS-S apartment
complex. Anyone living there must be in school each semester and must
pay his or her full rent on time. You will be terminated from PS-S if full rent
is not paid on time, and evicted from the unit by OCCHC. Anyone not in
school (there are exceptions) will be asked to move out also.
D. Lives at home with family or parents.
E. Environmental Management Agency (EMA) Housing Assistance.Division.
We have been fortunate to have the EMA call us with vacant existing HUD
units and have placed some families in Stanton and Midway City. This is
very sporadic and unofficial but most welcome, as low-income housing in
O.0 is inadequate.
F. Pays full market rent.
G. Lives in an existing "HUD" apartment house.
H. Rents a room and bath from a homeowner.
III. TRANSPORTATION
A. Public and private transportation, including bus and gas vouchers on
emergency basis, will be provided by Episcopal Service Alliance through
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public and private monies for participants going on job interviews.
B. PS-S may reimburse Huntington Beach PS-S parents for OCTD bus passes
(if funds are available).
C. PS-S will develop a business community network of auto repair services.
Currently, 80% of'our auto repair is done by BMWK, Inc. in Huntington Beach.
They are terrific.
D. We are fortunate to receive 1-4 donated autos each year. These are given to
participants who lack adequate transportation.
IV. EDUCATION
A. A literacy program for adults is offered at the Huntington Beach Library.
Basic reading tutors for anyone with reading needs will be provided by the
Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. (LVA). Intake and evaluation is
conducted by LVA staff. Student - tutor matches are made by LVA staff
also. Tutorial sites are at various community locations. Volunteer tutors are
also trained through this program.
B. The Huntington Beach Adult School offers ESL classes in several locations
throughout the area. These classes are usually open enrollment. The Adult
School also offers pre-GED classes for those who lack a high school
diploma. GED testing is given twice a month during the school year.
Huntington Beach Adult School has two high technology centers that teach
short-term vocational training in the computerized clerical field. There is
also a medical assistant course (12 weeks) for front office or clinical back
office.
C. Participants are also eligible to enroll in classes at Golden West, Coastline
and Orange Coast Community Colleges, which specialize in vocational
training. Academic counseling is available in the Extended Opportunities
Programs and Services (EOPS), offices at these campuses as well as the
CalWorks/Re-Entry offices on these campuses.
D. PS-S will assist Huntington Beach PS-S parents with educational costs if not
covered by any other program or grant (as funds are available).
V. CAREER COUNSELING
A. Local community college counseling centers at Orange Coast College,
Coastline and Golden West College will provide career/academic
counseling. EOPS offices and CalWorks/Re-Entry offices will help full-time
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students (12 units or more) in the program with their financial aid packages,
direct them to appropriate academic and career planning classes, offer
preregistration help with transferring to 4-year institutions and send letters of
recommendation. They will also help connect students with various services
available such as tutoring or the Care Program, offer some child care and
limited book grants, and track their educational progress throughout their
time on the campus by sending instructors monitoring letters.
B. The ROP (Regional Occupational Program) program provides career
counseling and individual assessment. The PS-S participants may choose
to sign up for one of the many ROP certificate classes.
C. Under the new Welfare Reform Act, Orange County has set up regional "one-
stop" shops. Huntington Beach works with the "Coastal One-Stop" in Costa
Mesa. We are a partner with the "Coastal One-Stop". Many larger partners
send staff to the "one-stop" to assist CalWorks participants with career
counseling, and actual job search and job placement. Any community
member may use their facility if they are looking for employment.
D. See Job Development, Training and Placement.
VI. JOB DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND PLACEMENT
A. Prior to the new Welfare Reform Act, job development, training and
placement took place through the Employment Development Department
(EDD) in Garden Grove, as well as, the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)
which is a federally funded program providing free job training to qualified
persons.
B. With the onset of Welfare reform, these two agencies (EDD and JTPA) plus
other partners will be working with the "Coastal One-Stop". PS-S is also a
partner, but lacks the extra staff to have someone "on site" at the "One
Stop." EDD and JTPA will have staff on site to assist with assessment, job
readiness, career counseling and job search. The "One Stop" is equipped
with phones, fax machines, computers, internet access, copiers and
supplies plus staff to assist. Their offices contain brochures on all programs
available. The "Coastal One-Stop" will give out PS-S brochures to
prospective single parents who live in Huntington Beach. PS-S will refer
clients to the "Coastal One Stop" for job assistance. We will work as
partners. PS-S also attends the "Coastal One Stop" centers, job developers
meetings each month. This allows PS-S staff to become familiar with
Orange County companies who have current job openings. We are then
able to let our single parents know of these job opportunities.
C. Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce will assist in obtaining job
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commitments from various companies throughout the city. The Chamber of
Commerce will also assist by making contacts with local employers as well
as with the local media to promote this part of the program.
VI I. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
A. Interval House and Human Options, both shelters housing abused women
and children, will provide counseling based on the individual's specific
needs. Their counselors' scope of expertise is in the area of domestic
violence.
B. West County Counseling Center and Mariposa Women's Center (Orange)
will provide personal counseling for Project Self-Sufficiency participants and
their children on a sliding scale. The PS-S Foundation has set aside money
to fund counseling.
C. A mentorship program will enhance self-esteem through a matching of
participants with established individuals in similar career pursuits (See
Appendix K, K-1, 2 & 3).
Vill. SUPPORT SERVICES
Support Services is an alternate method in which a person may participate in
Project Self-Sufficiency. Briefly stated, a participant on Support Services
receives all benefits of the project except for housing assistance. Support
Services may be offered to qualified applicants when there is no housing
assistance available. Qualified applicants may be determined by one of the
following:
A. Referred to Project Self-Sufficiency by the EOPS counselors or CalWorks/
Re-Entry counselors at the local community college.
B. Already receiving subsidized housing assistance.
C. Referred to Project Self-Sufficiency staff by the Family Self-Sufficiency
Network/Task Force agency as a highly motivated individual.
D. A highly motivated individual whose housing situation is stable, i.e., living at
home with parents or room sharing.
The acceptance of participants in Support Services is determined by the
following:
A. As case management and staff time permits.
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B. Through the deletion of existing participants as they graduate, leave the
program, or are terminated.
C. As the availability of resources, staff and funding permit.
IX. OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
A. Episcopal Service Alliance will provide the following emergency services at
no cost to PS-S participants: housing referrals, emergency food supplies,
clothing supplies, and minimal counseling as needed with further referrals.
The Emergency Energy Assistance Program continues indefinitely, providing
emergency aid in the case of apartment or home eviction or any type of
energy shutoff notice. Bus transportation vouchers are available to those
seeking employment.
B. Food Pantry - PS-S will maintain a food pantry. This emergency source will
be made available to participants. Local community groups supply the
pantry throughout the year. The pantry is managed by PS-S participants. It
is filled once a month by a volunteer who purchases food from the Orange
County Second Harvest Food Distribution Network. The PS-S Foundation
covers this cost (approximately $100.00 per month).
Additional emergency food voucher assistance will be provided by staff (as
available). The HOPE office at St. Bonaventure has free food available to
those in need. We also use ESA for food. Staff keeps an update list of all
H.B. churches that have food available.
C. Clothing & Furniture (Household Items) - Donated clothing will be furnished
at no charge to PS-S active participants by the Bargain Box, which is
operated by the Huntington Beach Assistance League. Staff will sign and
give a referral letter to PS-S participant. Three outfits may be given to each
parent once a year. They may also assist with clothing for teenagers.
Women Helping Women, a local Costa Mesa nonprofit organization, assists
PS-S women who are looking for work with a new suit, manicure and
hairstyle.
Operation School Bell (OSB), operated by the Assistance League of
Huntington Beach, provides one set of new and used clothing for school-age
children referred by PS-S (limited to one appointment each year). Staff will
sign and give an Operation School Bell referral slip to the participant one
time per school year. In 2004 OSB began to serve 6tn 7tn & 8th graders
also. This usually consists of a gift certificate to Mervyns.
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D. Medical and Dental - Huntington Beach Community Health Clinic is open to
the residents of the City of Huntington Beach. Its services are provided on a
sliding scale. This year the Clinic has opened up a Dental Care office. Most
PS-S participants on public assistance also have Cal Optima medical
insurance.
Another medical service provided is the Mobile Health Clinic operated by the
Community Development Council. It visits the Oak View Center once a
month.
PS-S also has a private dentist that assists us on an emergency basis. He
is in Fountain Valley.
E. Legal - The Legal Aid Society provides legal representation and assistance
at no charge to low-income persons. Legal representation and assistance is
provided in civic matters, with an emphasis on family law, housing and
landlord/tenant disagreement, and government benefits such as social
security, unemployment and welfare payments. The services provided by
the society range from advice and counseling to representation in litigation
or administrative hearings. This society does not handle criminal, probate or
major business matters.
F. Community Involvement Checklist - This is a form developed by staff to
record the interest of citizens and groups who wish to assist the PS-S
program. A volunteer will be assigned to review and manage the information
gathered through this system (Appendix M).
G. The Adopt-A-Family Program is an opportunity for a business, individual, or
community groups to assist a particular PS-S family for a specific holiday or
for one year. The program provides a personal association between the PS-
S family and their sponsor(s). The sponsor may directly assist the family
with food and clothing needs; or Christmas toys for the family and provide a
personal touch within the variety of holiday programs (Appendix M, M-1 & M-
2). We operate Adopt-A-Family programs for Thanksgiving, the Holidays
and Easter. (Appendix N, N-1 & N-2).
H. Computer Program — Today, PS-S takes in used computers from private
individuals/companies and gives them out to PS-S participants. We receive
from 5-10 per year.
I. Part-Time Jobs - PS-S refers participants to "Placement Specialists" located
at the community colleges. These specialists assist with job placement for
part-time work. Community members also call staff with part-time work. We
also refer participants to the "Coastal One Stop".
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J. Child Care - there are a limited number of scholarships for PS-S parents at
the Boys & Girls Club. If they have scholarship money available, PS-S
parents will be granted scholarships for childcare.
K. Mentor Program - Our PS-S mentor program is coordinated through the PS-
S Foundation.
Two times per year, the mentor forms are sent out with the PS-S monthly
newsletter. They are returned and PS-S parents are matched to community
members.
L. Eye Exams and Glasses — PS-S has a volunteer eye doctor who allows us
to send 2 families per month for free eye exams/glasses. This eye doctor is
in Long Beach.
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M. Various Community Organizations Support Project Self-Sufficiency through
ongoing, quarterly financial donations, in-kind services, and publicity. These
groups and individuals include:
❖ Aera Energy ❖ Ilona Miller
❖ Alanon ❖ Kaiser-Pe rmanente
❖ Albertson's Markets ❖ Kiwanis
❖ Alcon Laboratories ❖ Koll Company
❖ AT&T ❖ Koon Family Trust
❖ Auto Club of Southern California ❖ Liberty National Bank
❖ Bay City Hot Rod Association ❖ Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
❖ BAX Global ❖ Meadowlark Men's Golf Club
❖ Beachwalk Homeowners Association ❖ Moms Club of Huntington Beach
❖ Bergen Brunswick Co. ❖ National Charity League
❖ Boys Scouts ❖ National Charity League Juniors
❖ BMWK Auto Inc ❖ O.C. Board of Realtors
❖ Brownies : .•:�.:.O.C..Junior League
❖ Christ Presbyterian Church (pre-school) . Pacific Coast Mothers Club
❖ Church of Religious Science ❖ Pfizer
❖ Church of the Coastland ❖ Phoenix Life Insurance Co.
❖ Costa Mesa Republican Women's Group ❖ PLC Land Company
❖ County of Orange ❖ Rainbow Disposal
❖ Elks Lodge ❖ Shell Oil
❖ Fazio Chiropractic ❖ So. Cal. Gas Co.
❖ First Interstate Bank ❖ SOREF Trust
❖ Fred Sands Reality ❖ Soroptimists of Huntington Beach
❖ Girl Scouts ❖ Southern California Gas Co
❖ Grace Lutheran Church ❖ Star Real Estate
❖ Hearthside Homes ❖ Tarbell Real Estate
❖ Hellend Family Trust ❖ Time Warner Cable
❖ Huntington Bch Chamber of Commerce ❖ Wells Fargo Bank
❖ Huntington Beach Junior Women ❖ Women of Action
❖ Women's Business Connection ❖ National Charity League
Plus many personal donations from the community.
Local financial and investment companies and professionals will provide
individual and group financial planning, budget planning, and seminars free
of charge.
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2004 June Recognition Program Honorees
PS-5 participants: please know that those listed below are to receive ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARDS on June 15.
The SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ($)are yet to be determined. All scholarship winners will be notified by mail prior to the
June Program,and will receive their scholarships near the end of the program on June 15.
All participants—please plan to attend the June Recognition Program.
PARTICIPANT GOAL DATE LOCATION
Adolphson, Stephanie Paralegal Certificate May 04 CCC
Alderfer,Kathy 50%of Design Certificate Completed Dec.03 All Design College
Bates,Debby AA(Transferring to CSULB) May 04 OCC
Bonnaire,Paula AA and Paralegal Certificate June 04 CCC
Bradford,Ileana BA Anthropology May 04 CSULB
Cerna,Rosie Certificate in Child Development May 04 Santa Ana College
Danielson,Kelly AA Computer Business Applications and May 04 GWC
Certificate in Administrative Assisting
Delaney,Tarren Finished First Year....going for BA May 04 Vanguard University
Dujanovic,Mirjana Finished 3 Accounting Classes Dec.03 GWC
Ellis,Jodianne AA(and going on.....) May 04 OCC
Ermel,Lauralea BA at University of Phoenix Dec.04 University of Phoenix
Echenique,Gabriela Completed 70 units Dec.03 GWC/Santa Ana Col.
Frontera,Rya Finished all pre-regs for RN program May 04 GWC
Guiterez,Dianna BA(Liberal Studies) May 04 CSUF
Hill,Erin Finished all pre-reqs for RN program May 04 GWC
James,Leslie Attends CSUF for a BA in Teaching May 04 CSUF
Johnson,Kelli RN May 04 GWC
Kellett,Rebecca Finished 3rd Semester College May 04 GWC
Keys,Christal Travel Career Certificate June 04 OCC
King,Sheree Finished first year....going'for BA May 04 Vanguard University
Lucas,Megumi Certificate in Accounting June 03 CCC
Lagana,Danielle BA Journalism May 04 CSULB
Le,Helen BS Human Services Dec.04 University of Phoenix
Maywhort,Tari GED and Medical Assisting Certificate Feb.04 Continuation School/
Cypress College
Montgomery,Danielle Finished First College Semester May 04 GWC
Phillips,Dawn Finished year one(going for a BA) May 04 GWC
Poloway,Elizabeth Adv.Excel/finished 1 year College/ May 04 H.B.Adult School/
Completed first year of Internship_ Cypress College
Ramirez,Ana AA May 04 IVC
Ramirez,Willa Certif.Business Admin../Grad.FS-S Program May 04 GWC
Reyes,Rosa AA May 04 OCC
San Filippo,Guadalupe AA May 04 CCC
Scanaliato,Dana Finished First Semester College Jan. 04 GWC
Scotia,Danielle BA Interpersonal Organization May 04 CSULB
Silverman,Amy 1/2 done(Paralegal Certificate) May 04 CCC
Thompson,Tammy AA(and transf.to CSULB) May 04 GWC
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WELCOME TO
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY'S
JUNE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
JUNE 15,2004
5:00 pm Color Guard and Flag Salute
Girl Scout Troup 322
5:05 pm Opening Remarks and Introductions—Susan Edwards
5:15 pm Congratulations and Encouragement—Mayor Cathy Green
Special Awards
Assistance League of Huntington Beach
Christ Presbyterian Pre-School
5:30 pm Project Self-Sufficiency Speakers—Ileana Bradford,
Lauralea Ermel, Danielle Lagana, Rosa Reyes, Tammy
Thompson, Kelli Johnson, and Debbie Bates
6:00 pm Presentation of Awards—Susan Edwards
Assemblyman Tom Harman(represented by Rosemary
Ramsey)
6:30 pm Scholarship Awards—Susan Edwards: Pacific Coast Mothers
Club, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, SOREF Trust, Marilyn
Bernhardts, Laura Welsch, Soroptimists of Huntington Beach,
Rainbow Disposal, Haydee Tilltoson, Chevron Company, Board of
Realtors, Aera Energy, Huntington Beach Dodge, Star Realty,
Ilona Miller, Pat Bone, MOMS Club of Huntington Beach, Wal-
Mart, Pier Realty,National Charity League Juniors, Judy and Mel
Loschin, Claudia Jackson, and the MacNeel Pierce Foundation.
6:45 pm Disneyland Drawing
7:00 pm Thank Yous and refreshments are served!
Our special gratitude goes to Glo White Florists, Lucci Deli, Starbucks—Sealcliff Center,
and the Huntington Beach Soroptimists, and all who helped set up and serve tonight.
Thanks to the PS-S Foundation for all of their dedication and work and for the $50,000
for scholarships.
Thank You for Attending
TfliqNK YOU, e5GflO16igR 1iIP VONOR&
Pacific Coast MothQrz Club ip,
6uth¢ran Church of thiz Raurmetion
WRef Trust
Marilyn Btzrnhardt
Laura W08eh
5.oroptimi6ts of fluntington &aeh
Rainbow'Disposal
flaydn,Tillotson
Ix Charon Company
Board of R,g-,altors
199-ra Cnjzrgg
fiiuntington 139-aeh 'Dodgv,
o5tar Realty
Ilona Miller
Pat Bone
WalMart
MOMS Club of 11.B.(r.e).
.Y Claudia Jaek6on
National Charitg 19s agus Juniors
Maereel Pierce Foundation
Judy and Mel Logehin
$to O.L9cT�.I�,C ITI WINNSU
'Danielle Montgomery 'Dena Calin Ileana Bradford
'Dianne C�uit¢rr4zz Tammy Thompson Veronica -9rehuleta
Chriztine e5tiymamzk -Wzrsuz King e5utiann 'Dahlstrom
C-lizab4zth Polowag 'Dawn Phillips Claudia Villannor
Mira 'Dujanovie lsori �ehlo�ser Jodi C-lliss
ir
Jennifer Boganer qqna Ramireti Rosa R,szga
Celina Fruto8 Cindy Richardson 'Dana flart
Tarren 'Delaney Mary MyerA flizim 6z ir
Kelly 'Daniszlson Guadalupe fan Filippo Vangisz Urmeneta
Willa R.amirszti Tammy Mereurio 'Dana(eanaliato
Tari Maywhort °Nmg °Holbrook Rya Fronerea ior
buffi¢ l ee 'Debbie Bates Jill BridwvII
Jennifer Catron grin dill Paula Bonnairsz
e5tszphanijz-Odolph,5on Kammg §chmidt Chri*tal Ktzgs
We61ie Jamey 'Donna regrete MQreszda K.nowlez
iAA Gabriela Cfehenique Itelli Johnson 'Danielle e5eotia
or Kathy Nldjzrfjzr 'Danielle 6agana
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ORANGE COUNTY SINGLE PARENT NETWORK/TASK FORCE
01-01-05
AIM Program Anaheim Housing Authority Anaheim Family YWCA
Judy Via Rosemarie Lightner 1515 W.North Street
2020 East 1st Street,Suite#509 201 S.Anaheim Boulevard,2nd Fl. Anaheim,CA 92801
Santa Ana, CA 92705 Anaheim, CA 92805
Billie J.Slutsky C J Ganci/OCC California State Univ. Fullerton
226 21st Street 27181 Manzano Women's&Adult Re-Entry Ctr
Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Mission Viejo,CA 92692 800 N.State College Blvd.
Fullerton,CA 92634
CAPO-LAGUNA ROP CAPO-LAGUNA ROP CARE/Fullerton College
Silvia Ichar June Anthony Helen Daniel
31522 El Camino Real 31522 El Camino Real 321 E.Chapman Avenue
San Juan Capistrano,CA 92675 San Juan Capistrano,CA 92675 Fullerton,CA 92634
Casa Teresa CCROP-SOLO Center for Creative Alternatives
Cathy Winter/Kerry Hubert Linda Barber Susan Yepiz
123 W.Maple Avenue 250 S.Yorba Street 16541 Gothard, Suite 105
Orange, CA 92666 Orange, CA 92669 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Center for Legal Access CCROP-SOLO Central Orange County YWCA
Fred Weller Alice Morales 146 North Grand
7439 La Palma Ave.,#283 250 S.Yorba Street Orange, CA 92666
Buena Park,CA 90620 Orange, CA 92669
Cerritos Comm Coll/Ed Support Childrens Home Society Citrus College
Janice Dennis-Rounds/Admin Moica Nash Mike Carrillo
11110 Alondra Boulevard 1823 E. 17th Street,Suite 123 1000 W. Foothill Boulevard
Norwalk,CA 90650 Santa Ana,CA 92701 Glendora,CA 91741-1899
Coastline ROP Coastline ROP S P Program Coastline ROP S P Program
Khue Tran Mayda Vera Margy Plum
1001 Presidio Square 1001 Presidio Square 1001 Presidio Square
Costa Mesa,CA 92626 Costa Mesa,CA 92626 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Coastline Community College Coastline Community College Coastline ROP S P Program
Ruth Dills Robin Carroll/Care Corinne Beachum
11460 Warner Avenue 11460 Warner Avenue 1001 Presidio Square
Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Costa Mesa,CA 92626
Coastline Community College Coastline ROP CSA-Awex,County of Orange
Jesus Martinez Roni Behrends Jermaine Roberts
11460 Warner Avenue 1001 Presidio Square 1300 S. Grand Ave.,Bldg.B
Fountain Valley,CA 92708 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Santa Ana, CA 92705
CSA-Awex,County of Orange Cypress College , E D D-JOB Agent
Linda Koski/Alan Bennett Director,New Horizons Alberta Karch
1300 S.Grand,Bldg.B 9200 Valley View Street 12661 Hoover St/P.O.Box 3075
Santa Ana,CA 92705 Cypress, CA 90630 Garden Grove,CA 92642-3075
EDD-Job Placement Family Resource/Golden West Florence Crittenton Services
Flo Kohler College P.O. Box 919
11262 Garden Grove Blvd. Rita Jones Fullerton, CA 92632
Garden Grove, CA 92643 15744 Golden West Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Fullerton Joint Union High S.D. GAIN/SSA GAIN/SSA
Linda Miller/teen Parent Program Crystal Ngo Patty Zamarripa
301 S.Acacia 1928 south Grand Avenue 1928 South Grand Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92634 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Santa Ana,CA 92705
GAIN/Coastline Community Garden Grove USD/Lincoln Ct. Garden Grove Job Service
College Joyce Stone,Teen Mother Program Joanne McGuire,Manager
Marcella Norling 11262 Garden Grove Blvd. P.O. Box 3075
11460 Warner Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92643 Garden Grove,CA 92642-3075
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Golden West College EOPS HBAS-Parent Education HCA-CAL Learn Program
Program Nancy Diamant Robin Pehrsen
15744 Golden West Street 16666 Tunstall Lane 3320 E. La Palma
Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Anaheim, CA 92806
Headstart,Orange County Headstart, Orange County Headstart, Irvine
Lonnie McDanel Judy Gallegos Addie Romero, FSA
1440 East 1st Street 1440 East 1st Street 5144 Michelson
Santa Ana, CA 92701 Santa Ana,CA 92701 Irvine,CA 92715
Headstart,Orange County Health CR/Tobacco Use Prev Horizon HS Teen Parent
Elenor Bolanos Susan Arledge Program
1440 East 1st Street P.O. Box 355,Bldg.62 Barbara Allen
Santa Ana, CA 92701 Santa Ana,CA 92707 1904 East Glenwood Place
Santa Ana,CA 92705
Human Options Second Step Human Options Health Care Agency
Wendy Marohnic/Rose Spencer Cindy Munson-Campbell Maureen Masters
P.O. Box 9445 P.O.Box 9445 P.O. Box 25193
South Laguna, CA 92677-9445 South Laguna, CA 92677 Santa Ana,CA 92799
Heritage House Holy Family Services Huntington Beach Adult School
Nancy Haden 1403 S. Main Street Jennifer May
2212 Placentia Santa Ana,CA 92707 16666 Tunstall Lane
Costa Mesa,CA 92627. Huntington Beach,CA 92647
Huntington Beach Adult School, Huntington Beach Adult School Huntington Beach Community
Donna Tillman Catherine McGough Clinic
16666 Tunstall Lane 16666 Tunstall Lane J. Curan/J.Cholek/T. Babarovic
Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 17692 Beach Blvd.,Suite.200
Huntington Beach,CA 92647
Irvine Valley College Jobs Plus/City of La Habra JTPA- La Habra
Fawn Tanriverdi/CARE Theresa Krutsinger Michelle Kaplowitz
5500 Irvine Center Drive 201 East La Habra Blvd. 1811 W.La Habra Blvd.
Irvine,CA 92720 La Habra,CA 90631 La Habra,CA 90633
JTPA- La Habra JTPA, Garden Grove JTPA- La Habra
Gina Suazo Judy Chen-Lee . Chris Truong
201 East La Habra Blvd. 11752 Garden Grove Blvd.,#118 1811 W. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra,CA 90631 Garden Grove,CA 92643 La Habra,CA 90633
JTPA,Garden Grove JTPA/Orange County JTPA-City of La Habra
Kristine Ford Debbie Reines Michelle Hoffman
11752 Garden Grove Blvd.,#118 1300 S. Grand,Building B 201 East La Habra Blvd.
Garden Grove,CA 92643 Santa Ana, CA 92705 La Habra,CA 90631
JTPA- La Habra MANA Mariposa Women's Center
Dora Holguin Martha Gallegos Meg Fisch
1811 W.La Habra Blvd. P.O.Box 793 812 Town&Country Road
La Habra,CA 90631 Orange,CA 92666 Orange, CA 92668
Mary Lou Hughes Neighborhood Improvement Newport Mesa USD Davis Adult
4151 Calhoun Drive Patricia Moran-Johnson Karen Kendall
Huntington Beach,CA 92649 Suite 325 1050 Arlington Avenue
Santa Ana,CA 92702 Costa Mesa,CA 92626
Newport Mesa Unified School Dist NOCROP Gain Voc Program North Orange County ROP
Nancy Minor/School Age Mother Lisa Berger Camina Sylvestro
Program 302 South Acacia 2360 W.La Palma Avenue
425 E. 18th Street Fullerton,CA 92631 Anaheim, CA 92801
Costa Mesa,CA 92627
North Orange County/SOLO North Orange County ROP Orange Coast College
Program Becky Miltenberger Iris M.Trejo
Susan Wright 2360 W. La Palma Avenue 2701 Fairview Road
2360 W.La Palma Avenue Anaheim,CA 92801 Costa Mesa,CA 92626
Anaheim, CA 92801
Orange Coast College Orange County Human Relations Orange County Social Services
Nicolette Jackson/ReEntry Center Carolyn Herrera Navelo Agency
2701 Fairview Road 1300 S. Grand Avenue,Building B Carol Kelsey/Gain Program
Costa Mesa,CA 92626 Santa Ana,CA 92705 1055 N. Main Street,#600
Santa Ana,CA 92701-3607
Orange County Housing Authority Orange County Housing Authority Orange Coast College
Marie Vu Vicki Vincent Hue Pham/Re Entry Center
1700 N.Broadway 1700 N. Broadway 2701 Fairview Road
Santa Ana,CA 92706 Santa Ana, CA 92706 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Orange County Comm/Status Orange County Youth&Family Orange County Social Services
Women Services Agency
Carol Hatch Janice Beacon Deanne Edwards/Gain Program
1300 S. Grand Avenue,Bldg. B 2101 East 4th Street,Suite 170B 1055 N.Main Street,#700
Santa Ana,CA 92705 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Santa Ana, CA 92701-3607
Orange County Health Care Orange County Social Services Orange County Health Care
Agency Agency Agency
Gail Dratch/AFLP Program Nancy McBride&Elliott Bubis Amy Dale
P.O. Box 6099,#50 1055 N.Main Street,#700 801 C North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92702 Santa Ana,CA 92701-3607 Santa Ana, CA 92701
OUSD Parenting Resources, Inc. Planned Parenthood/OSBC
Kimberly Girauard Dae Lechie Sandy Fryer
1401 N.Handy 34080 Golden Lantern,#301 1801 North Broadway
Orange, CA 92667 Dana Point, CA 92629 Santa Ana,CA 92706
Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood of O.C. Planned Parenthood
Maria Primers Margie Fites Seigle Susan Leavi
1801 North Broadway 1801 North Broadway 1801 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92706 Santa Ana,CA 92706 Santa Ana,CA 92706
Planned Parenthood Project Self Sufficiency Rancho Santiago/New Horizons
Sue Stokes Susan Edwards Alia Hernandez
1801 North Broadway 2000 Main Street 17th at Bristol
Santa Ana,CA 92706 Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Santa Ana,CA 92706
Rancho Santiago/Orange Camps Saddleback College S P Program Santa Ana Housing Authority
Rejoice C. Rodarte,Care Marge Nielsen/Jan Ward Rosie Anzaldua
Coordinator 28000 Marguerite Parkway 500 W.Santa Ana Blvd.,Suite
8045 E. Chapman Avenue Mission Viejo,CA 92692 400
Orange, CA 92669 Santa Ana, CA 92701
Saddleback College Re-Entry Santa Ana USD/Teen Parent Santa Ana Unified School
Dawn Lindsay Program District
2800 Marguerite Parkway Diana Springer Walker Harriet Dohrman,Teen Parent
Mission Viejo,CA 92692 1629 S. Center Program
Santa Ana,CA 92704 1629 S.Center
Santa Ana,CA 92704
SEDC/EOPS Cypress College Social Services Agency/ILP Stephanie Moore
Leslie Modregon Siobhan Martin 11468 Thurston Circle
9200 Valley View P.O.Box 14141 Los Angeles, CA 90049
Cypress,CA 90630 Orange, CA 92613-1541
Teen Mother Program/Orange The Good Shepherd Clinic The Good Shepherd Clinic
USD Victoria Ashimine,MA Susan Kell
250 S.Yorba 17461 Irvine Boulevard 17461 Irvine Boulevard
Orange,CA 92669 Tustin,CA 92680 Tustin,CA 92680
UCI Ext Womens Opportunities Womens Trans Living Center Womens Health Network
Center Sue Winterbourne/Judi Bambas 1901 N.Fairview Street
P.O.Box 6050 P.O. Box 6103 Santa Ana,CA 92706
Irvine, CA 92716-6050 Orange, CA 92667
YWCA"Steps to Independence" YWCA
Diane Medeiros,Program Dianne Russell
Coordinator 1411 N.Broadway
1411 N.Broadway Santa Ana,CA 92706
Santa Ana,CA 92706 4 ,
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PROJECT`SELF-SOPPICIENCY
FOUNDATION MEMBERS
200412005
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FOUDANTION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12/04
Roxanna Aviles Josepha Arietta Allen Baldwin
9841 Mammoth Dr. 4281 Katella Ave.#221 OCCHC
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 1833 E. 17th St#207
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Dr. Ralph Bauer Pat Bone Anita Brace
16511 Cotuit Circle 19609 Mayfield Circle A.Brace E.A. &
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Associates
18377 Beach Bl. #325
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Liz Breslauer Erin Buchanan Perry Cain
5984 Spinnaker Bay Dr OCCHC Boeing
Long Beach, CA 90803 1833 E. 17th St.,#207 5301 Bolsa Ave.
Santa Ana CA 92705 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Donna Cross Pat Davis Shirley Dettlogg
19842 Isthmus Lane Davis Consultants 6812 Laurelhurst Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 2124 Main St.#195 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
June Dugmore Amanda Dustman Holly Goldstone
19441 Summer Breeze First Bank&Trust 6556 Morningside Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 16900 Goldenwest St. Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Jon Groth Jan Halvorsen Judith Hendler
Wal-Mart 15682 Mayflower Ln. 308 22nd St.
8230 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Dianne Leever Judy Loschin Ilona Miller
9172 Carrolltown Dr. County of Orange 6341 Beachview Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Housing& Comm. Development Huntington Beach, CA 92648
1770 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Vi Minor Ellen Nialis Joyce Riddell
21402 Pinetree Lane 19016 Stonehurst Lane County of Orange
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Housing& Comm.
Development
2100 Main St.,Ste.200
Sue Saffarrans Jim Sankey Pat Seitza
6222 Oakbrook Circle 7402 Yellowtail Dr:#207 21182 Miramar Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Kelly Shanley Dita Shemke Haydee Tillotson
8410 El Arroyo Dr. Salomon Smith Bakery Tillotson Enterprises
Huntington Beach, CA 92647 650 Town Center Dr. Ste. 100 15272 Bolsa Chica Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Huntington Beach, CA 92647
APPENDIX B-1
PS-S FOUNDATTI:ON;
LETTER OF SUPPORT
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-. SELF—SUFFICIENCY
FOUNDATION
January 1, 2005
Ms. Susan Edwards
Project Self-Sufficiency
' 2000 Main Street
' Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Susan:
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>W On behalf of the Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation, I am sending this letter of continued
support of the Project Self-Sufficiency Program. The Foundation's mission statement is: to
assist Project Self-Sufficiency in helping motivated, single parents to achieve economic
independence through education,job training, and personal development.
° The PS-S Foundation will continue to raise funds through grant proposals and fund raisers.
As in the past years the foundation will continue to support the program with monies for
,
education, childcare, counseling and emergency funding for the families in the PS-S program.
With the success of the previous June Recognition program, we hope to continue to raise
these funds from year to year and continually enhance the scholarship awards. We are very
proud of the $50,000 in educational scholarships that were awarded during the June
Recognition Program.
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It is exciting to be a part of an excellent program that combines such a successful
" public/private partnership. This program is much in need and should be used as a model for
other cities to help low income single parent families achieve self-sufficiency and economic
independence.
I will always be an active supporter of the city established ro ram'and help continue the
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work of the PS-S Foundation to support that program and its' families.
7n' Sincerely,
Judy Loschin and Pat Seitz
' Co-Chairman Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation
Non-Profit Charitable Foundation EIN 33-0597719
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18685 Main Street, #A 109, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-1723
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PROJECTSELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
January 1, 2005
Ms. Susan Edwards
Project Self-Sufficiency
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Susan:
On behalf of the Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation, I am sending this letter of continued
support of the Project Self-Sufficiency Program. The Foundation's mission statement is: to
assist Project Self-Sufficiency in helping motivated, single parents to achieve economic
independence through education,job training, and personal development.
The PS-S Foundation will continue to raise funds through grant proposals and fund raisers.
As in the past years the foundation will continue to support the program with monies for
education, childcare, counseling and emergency funding for the families in the PS-S program.
With the success of the previous June Recognition program, we hope to continue to raise
these funds from year to year and continually enhance the scholarship awards. We are very
proud of the $50,000 in educational scholarships that were awarded during the June
Recognition Program.
It is exciting to be a part of an excellent program that combines such a successful
public/private partnership. This program is much in need and should be used as a model for
other cities to help low income single parent families achieve self-sufficiency and economic
independence.
I will always be an active supporter of the city established program and help continue the
work of the PS-S Foundation to support that program and its' families.
Siqcerely,
Judy Loschin and Pat Seitz
Co-Chairman Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation
Non-Profit Charitable Foundation EIN 33-0597719
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY (EMA)
HOUSING ASSISTANCE DIVISION
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 4, 2002
To: Intake Staff
From: Kieubang Nguyen
Subject: HUD Income Limits
HUD new Median Family Income Limits have come out and have been effective since 1/30/02.
The Occupancy Specialists must immediately begin using the L50 (very low-income limits) to
determine eligibility of the households,pulled from.thetwaiting1list:
OCHA must target 75 percent of new admission's to extremely low-income families. An
extremely low-income family is defined as a family whose annual income does not exceed 30
percent of median income for the area. .
Household Size L30 (Extremely Low) L50 (Very Low Income)
1 $15,900 $26,450
2 18,150 30,250
3 20,400 34,000
4 22,700 37,800
5 24,500 40,800
6 26,300 43,850
7 28,100 46,850
8 29,950 49,900
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Paula Burrier-Lund, Director
1770 N. Broadway • Santa Ana, CA 92706 • (714)480-2900 Fax (714) 480-2803
Orange County Housing Authority(714)480-2700 • TDD (714) 480-2926
http://www.ochousing.org
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2002 HUD INCOME .STANDARDS
FOR ORANGE COUNTY
BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND INCOME LEVEL
eff. 1/3/02
Household County Extremely Low Very Low Low Moderate
Size Median 0-30% of Median 31-50% of Median 51%-80% of Median 81%-120% of Median
1 52,920 15,876 26,460 42,336 63,504
2 60,480 18,144 30,240= 48,384 72,576
3 68,040 , 20,412 34,020 54,432 81,648
4 75,600 22,680 37,800 60,480 90,720
5 81,648 24,494 40,824 - 65,318 97,978
6 87,696 26,309 43,848 ;`,.. 70,157 105,235
7 93,744 28,123 . 46,872 74,995 112,493
8 99,792 29,938 49,896 w 79,834 119,750
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Housing & Community
Services Department
i ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Utility Allowance Schedule
Housing Choice Voucher Program
EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 1, 2004
BEDROOMS 0 1 2 3 4 5
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Cooking 2 3 4 7 9 11
Heating 9 10 12 18 22 24
W.Heater 3 5 ""6 '10" 12 15
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Basic 10 14 18 30 30 30
Cooking 4 6 7 10 13 15
Heating 8 12 15 20 25 29
W.Heater 12 16 21 28 29 29
Water 13 16 19 27 32 36
=&Sewer 23
Refrigerator 9
mill
Stove 7
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1770 N.Broadway•Santa Ana,CA 92706•Info Line(714)480-2700•TDD(714)480-2926
Fax-Intake(714)480-2701 •Annual(714)480-2937•Special Housing/Interinl/L.easing(714)480-2812
http://www.ochousing.org
KMD 05/11/04
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APPLICATION
CONFIDENTIAL/PERSONAL INFORMATION
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Date
Name: Birthdate
Address: SS#
Driver's License:
Mailing Address: Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address: Work Phone:
1. How long have you lived at your present address?
2. Do you have subsidized housing now?
Are you enrolled with the Orange County Housing-Authority?
When did you enroll?
3. How did you hear about Project Self-Sufficiency? 4. Marital Status:
_Newspaper Article _Married, living with spouse
_Orange County Housing Authority _Single never married
_Agency: (Specify) _Separated Date:
_Shelter: (Specify) _Divorced Date:
_Friend: (Specify) _Widowed
_Other: (Specify)
5. Are you a U. S. Citizen? Yes No If no, Alien number:
6. Racial/Ethnic Background:
_White _American Indian/Alaska Native AND
_Black/African American Black/African American
_Asian _Other:
_American Indian or Alaskan Native . HISPANIC/ LATINO ETHNICITY
_Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander _Mexican/Chicano _Cuban
_Asian AND White _Puerto Rican
—Black/African American AND White _Other Hispanic/Latino
7. Are you head of household? Yes No
8. Highest Grade Completed: Presently'enrolled in:
8th grade or less HS/GED Hours/week
_ High school College Courses Hours/week
_ HS(diploma/GED) Total units earned:
_College (no degree) Major
_College (degree) _Apprenticeship (describe):
_Other Training (describe):
9. Have you ever been enrolled in a training or vocational course? Yes No
Source #Weeks Years Finished
List courses and sponsoring agencies Public/Private in course Attended Yes *No
A)
B)
C)
10. What is your educational/job training objective now?
11. Are you currently employed? Yes No
If yes, where?
12. List last four jobs starting with the most current (if never employed, write N/A):
a) Date: Job/Occupation:
Start
to Employer: City:
Finish
Hourly Wage $: Average hrs worked /week:
Why did you leave?
b) Date: Job/Occupation:
Start
to Employer: City:
Finish
Hourly Wage $: Average hrs worked /week:
Why did you leave?
c) Date: Job/Occupation:
Start
to Employer: City:
Finish
Hourly Wage $: Average hrs worked /week:
Why did you leave?
d) Date: Job/Occupation:
Start
to Employer: City:
Finish
Hourly Wage $: Average hrs worked/week:
Why did you leave?
13. List people living in your household: Relationship Date of birth Legal Custody
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
14. Are you pregnant at this time? Yes No
15. Household Income (Indicate whether per month or per year)
House Member Wage, Salaries Child Support A.F.D.C. Income Assets Other
a) Head of house
b) Other adults
c) Total income
16. Do you participate in the Cal Works Program? Yes No
17. Have you now, or in the past, filed bankruptcy or consolidation?
18. Do you have any outstanding student loans? ^Yes No
19. Do you receive food stamps? Yes No Amount$
20. Do you receive medical assistance? Yes No
21.Are you on any psychiatric medication? Yes No
22. How much do you pay in monthly rent? $ per month
23. Are utility charges included in your rent? Yes No
24. If you are accepted for PS-S and awarded a Section 8 Housing Voucher/Certificate, list the
names of people in Items 13 and 15.who will be living in the household.
a) d)
b) e)
c) f)
25. Do you pay childcare expenses? Yes No
Child's Name Birthday In/Outside Home Hrs/wk Cost/wk
A)
B)
C)
D)
Total number of children: Total Cost: $
26. List the names of children for whom you would need childcare services if you took training
courses or assumed a full-time job.
a) c)
b) d)
27. What form of transportation do you use?
If you have a car: Model Year License Plate #:
Insurance? Yes No
28. Handicapped: Yes No
What type of disability?
29. List any convictions other than minor traffic offenses:
Offense Where Date PpDally
30. Are you currently experiencing any legal problems? Yes No
Explain:
31. If you are selected to participate in this program, what support services would you need
financial help with?
_Child cares Housing assistance Education assistance
_Transportation assistance Job Training Career Counseling
_Medical Care assistance Job Search Other Counseling
_Medications Job Placement Other (Specify)
33. Name and address of nearest relative:
33. Explain why you would like to participate in Project Self-Sufficiency. Please answer
carefully and completely on a separate piece of paper. Your application will not be
processed without your statement.
I understand that the information in this application will be kept strictly confidential
and only released with written permission. The information is obtained for the purpose
of counseling and guidance. Information obtained on this application is not subject
to the Freedom of Information Act.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. (Sec. 2015 S. California Code of Civil Procedure) Misrepresentation will automatically
disqualify your application.
Signature: Date:
APPENDIX E
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) as administered by the City of Huntington Beach is a
program which receives applications from low-income single parents. Parents must.
reside in the City or be referred to the program in writing by shelter staff. Two letters of
recommendation are required. .Letters can be.written by a,neighbor, landlord,
employer, former employer, educator,-agehc-y-`repr`eseritative, or non-related Huntington
Beach resident. Please submit your letter-to the*applicant or mail to the above
address. �.
Please type or print clearly:
Name of Applicant:
(last) (first) (middle)
To be completed by'recommender:
Name:
Position or Title:
Address:
Signature:
Please attach this form to your letter of recommendation.
Please comment on the following:
1. Capacity in which you have observed the applicant and length of time you have
known him/her.
2. Your evaluation of applicant's past academic, employment, or volunteer record.
3. Your judgment of applicant's ability to undertake and complete his/her training.
4. Your evaluation of applicant's career potential.
5. Any other information which would assist in the PS-S selection process.
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APPENDIX F
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
PROJECT SELF SUFFICIENCY
PARTICIPATION/TERMINATION POLICY
In order for participants to fully gain the most benefits from the Huntington Beach Project
Self-Sufficiency Program, it is imperative that all are aware of the following:
1. Participation Requirements
Project Self-Sufficiency enrollees will be terminated from PS-S if any of the following
conditions apply:
1. There is a change in status with regard to basic PS-S eligibility guidelines
(e.g., martial status, income, not motivated, display a chemical dependency
problem, and other applicable guidelines);
2. Participant fails to follow the action set forth in his/her Individual Action Plan;
3. Participant fails to attend mandatory meetings without prior waiver from PS-S
staff; and/or
4. Participant fails to return phone calls or respond to written requests within a
reasonable amount of time (limited to 14 days).
5. Demonstrates a lifestyle contrary to an effective self sufficiency program (for
example: co-habitation, irresponsibly attending to the personal financial
obligations of additional children due to unplanned pregnancies, etc.)
11. Non-Participation
Non-participation according to the previous stated requirements shall result first in a
termination letter issued from the PS-S Coordinator. The enrollee and/or participant
has the opportunity to appeal by making an appointment with PS-S staff within
fourteen days from the receipt of the letter. If no contact is made by this
enrollee/participant, then the case will be considered closed.
III. Decisions
Termination decisions may be appealed to the PS-S staff. A committee of three task
force members will be appointed to resolve disputed cases.
IV. Acknowledgment
I have read and understand the foregoing participation/termination policy and will to
the best of my ability work to achieve my goals as stated in my IAP.
Participant Staff
Date Date
APPENDIX G
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTERAGENCY REFERRAL
RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM
Project Self Sufficiency is a program which involves the cooperation of a variety of agencies to assist low-
income single parent families achieve economic independence. In order to allow agency representatives to
exchange information on behalf of a Project Self-Sufficiency applicant/participant, it-is necessary to have the
applicant/participant grant permission to PS-S staff and Task.Force-representatives to request pertinent
information between agencies and PS-S staff.
My initial indicates that I grant permission to the'following entities to exchange information on my behalf:
Orange County Housing Authority the`Department of Employment Development
, Private Industry Council, Jobs Plus , Regional Occupational Program
Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. , the Episcopal Service Alliance the Huntington
Beach Community Clinic , Orange County Department of Education Huntington Beach
Adult School , the Orange Coast Community College District Children's Home Society
The Assessment Center , the Legal Aid Society and all other referring
entities (name: )to Project Self-Sufficiency.
PS-S applicant/participant name:
Participant address:
Date of birth:
Social Security number:
This authorization shall be limited to the individual(s) and/or organizations named above. Federal law
protects the confidentiality of records disclosed by Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Services. Federal regulations
(42 CFR Part 2) prohibit any further disclosure of the records without the specific written consent of the
person to whom they pertain or as otherwise permitted by such regulations. A general authorization for the
release of medical or other information is not sufficient for this purpose.
NOTE TO CLIENT. You have the right to receive a copy of the form. You may revoke this authorization to
release information at any time. However, information may have already been released on the basis of this
authorization. This authorization shall be terminated upon discharge from this program.
Client signature Date
Address City
Phone
Witness Signature Date
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APPENDIX H
NOTICE TO PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY PARENTS
WHO NEED CHILD CARE
1. Please give copies of the items listed below to the person (provider) who will be
caring for your child/children:.
NOTICE TO THE PROVIDERS'O.F PS-S FUNDED CHILD CARE
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHILD"CARE PAYMENTS (Payment Claims)
2. Payment claims (Authorization for Child Care Payments) must be signed by you and
the person who cares for your child/children and mailed to your staff representative
within five days after the end of the month. Claims sent later than the fifth day of the
following month may result in a late payment.
3. Any change in your school schedule or work hours must be reported to your PS-S
staff representative within five days of the change.
4. Any change in the amount you pay for childcare must be reported as soon as
possible to your PS-S staff representative.
5. Child care payments for absences can only be paid when your child is ill, you are ill,
there is a family emergency or court ordered visits. Contact your staff representative
if any of these apply.
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APPENDIX H-1
NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
FUNDED CHILD CARE
Project Self-Sufficiency (PS-S) wishes to pay you quickly for the preapproved childcare you
have given to the children of our PS-S client: .To-daso;�claims`should be submitted within
five (5) days after the end of the agreed upon services. Claims mailed to PS-S after this
time period may result in late payments to you:-.`
To help us pay you for your childcare services, please note the following:
1. Child care payment can only be made if a registrant is actively involved in the PS-S
program.
2. Child care payments can only be made for children 11 years of age and younger.
3. Unlicensed childcare providers must be willing to give information to PS-S staff who
approve payment of childcare costs.
4. Payment for PS-S childcare must not be more than the market rates and cannot
exceed rates being charged to private clients.
If you need additional information, please contact the staff representative listed below.
Thank you,
Susan Edwards
Project Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
(714)536-5439
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APPENDIX H-2
AUTHORIZATION FOR:
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY CHILD CARE PAYMENT
Instructions: Complete all items on this form and mail within 5 days after the end of the
expense period. Due to accounting deadlines, payments may be delayed on claims
submitted after the 5th of the following month.
1. CASE IDENTIFICATION
PS-S Parent Case Manager
Address Social Security No.
2. REPORT OF CHILD CARE - List each child by name: Indicate each child's age. Record by
calendar day the number of child care house provided each child.
Month , 19_ DAYS OF THE MONTH
CHILD'S NAME AGE s .�.��;�. � x ; �. u �: �� Total
�. z
sir r TOTAL
� �.`�.s ." �;i��.}a,: L�ya� .t: ,S:YS; ;f s"�;r< - C �..�; ,ata'.; >
;s gr..: ,:�:ii�y'z..i„ :3.:. 5' �a,,..�.. ;,':<:a,*,�+"i; :'AblrA a.�3,3^•
CHILD'S NAME AGE ? ;;, �� :. , £ HOURS
ih x�9.� 3 i"":.'r`�:?.�"r�4 "�..Mz'F�x`�:as`�':.; �rv��:' ..�fcz z_=� :� :�,��� <,�.�`� �„'�
Rate of Payment: (Check and compute appropriate rate(s) only).
No. Hours Rate/Hour Total No.Weeks Rate/Week Total
( ) X $ _ $ ( ) X $ _ $
( ) X $ _ $ ( ) x $ _ $
( ) X $ _ $ ( ) x $ _ $
3. PROVIDER'S CERTIFICATION
I, or the child care facility I operate, is eligible to receive payment for the care of the above listed
child(ren) because care was provided in one of the facilities listed below:
1. Relative's Home(specify relationship)
2. In-Home Care(specify relationship or provider)
3. Neighbor's Home
4. Licensed Family Child Care Home. License No.
5. Licensed Day Nursery or Child Care Center. License No.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CHILD CARE SERVICES LISTED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT AND
THAT PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED
Social Security No.
Provider's Signature Address
Date
4. REGISTRANT'S CERTIFICATION
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CHILDCARE SERVICES LISTED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND
CORRECT AND THAT THE SERVICE WAS GIVE. PAYMENT FOR THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN
MADE HAS NOT BEEN MADE
PS-S PARENT'S SIGNATURE
5. PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Case Manager's Authorization Authorized Payment$
Date
APPENDIX I
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
PARTICIPATION /TERMINATION POLICY
FOR 313 11TH ST., HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
The apartment house at 313 11th St. in Huntington Beach, is a cooperative effort
between the Orange County Community Housing Corporation, Project Self-Sufficiency
and the City of Huntington Beach. It serves highly motivated, very low-income single
parents and their children who live or work in Huntington Beach. Approximately 30%
come from Orange County Shelters.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
PS-S participants are eligible (can be considered for housing at 313 11 th St.) if they are
in Support Services in PS-S and their housing situation becomes unstable. Their
personal case will be presented to the PS-S Foundation Committee, and they will make
the selections based on: prior performance in PS-S (set goals and work continually
towards them in a pre-determined manner as set forth in their Individual Action Plan), or
in danger of becoming homeless. Those selected will agree, in writing, to all rules,
regulations and lease agreements etc. provided by the Orange County Community
Housing Corporation and Project Self-Sufficiency.
TERMINATION FROM PS-S
PS-S participants will be terminated from PS-S if any of the following conditions apply:
1. There is a change in status with regard to basic PS-S eligibility guidelines (e.g.,
marital status, income, not motivated or not working towards their goals, display
a chemical dependence problem, and other applicable guidelines);
2. Participant fails to follow the goals/agreements as set forth in his/her Individual
Action Plan (IAP);
3. Participant fails to attend mandatory meetings without prior waiver from staff;
does not communicate with case manager; and/or
4. Participant fails to return phone calls or respond to written requests within a
reasonable amount of time (limited to 14 day);
5. Demonstrates a lifestyle contrary to an effective self-sufficiency program as
determined by staff in conjunction with counseling the participant.
It is understood that there is to be no illegal drug usage, no misuses of alcohol, no
weapons on the premises (guns), and no boyfriends/girlfriends spending the night.
These apartments are strictly to stabilize a PS-S low-income, single parent family and
assist them with their job training / educational goal for a specified period of time.
TERMINATION PROCURE
Termination according to the previous stated policies shall result first in a termination
letter issued by the PS-S Foundation Committee, followed by the assisted
rent reverting to the market rent
DECISIONS
You may appeal this decision by writing a letter to the committee stating your reasons.
The PS-S Foundation Committee will make the final decision in this matter.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I have read and understand the foregoing participation /termination policy and will work
to achieve my goals as stated in my IAP. I understand that my move-in date is
and my exit date is
Participant Staff
Date Date
)ATE LEVEL APPENDIX 1-1
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY INDIVIDUAL ACTIONPLAN
4AME CASE MANAGER
The Individual Action Plan (IAP) is a goal setting strategy to assist you, the PS-S parent, achieve self-sufficiency. The IAP is only a
;vide and is not meant to be construed as a contract between you,the city,its staff,or associated agencies.
The IAP needs to be reasonable according to your abilities and responsibilities. The focus of the IAP is job development; however,
ether components are addressed.
In the event that you do not follow the steps set out in your IAP, then you will be asked to reevaluate your goals and/or strategy. PS-S
iarents who become nonactive demonstrate a lack of commitment of self-sufficiency and will be terminated from further participation
ccording to the participation/termination policy.
:AREER GOAL
SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
CONCERN CURRENT STATUS Target Date: Target Date:
❑ HUD(Sect 8/HUD Unit)
❑ Market Rent
❑ Roommate
❑ Parents'House ;N
a❑ Job Training
❑ GED
❑ College
CHILDCARE -
#1
#2
#3
❑ F/T Wages
❑ P/T Wages
❑ N/A
.<FI!ANCtS
❑ AFDC/GAIN
❑ Educ. Grants
❑ Financial Planning
❑ Child Support
Year:
i ';TRANSP(RTATION `" Make.
❑ Insurance Model:
❑ Family
❑ Finances/Budget
❑ School
❑ Counseling
have read the above IAP and understand my responsibilities in achieving self-sufficiency. I understand that my move-in date is
and my move-out date is
Participant Case Manager
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APPENDIX J
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
FORMAL REFERRAL AND ASSIGNMENTS
NAME: SS#
ADDRESS: PHONE:
CITY: ZIP:
The above named Project Self-Sufficiency candidate/participant must complete the following checked referral
assignments in order to be granted further consideration/participation in Project Self-Sufficiency. Staff requests
that agency representatives sign and date this form upon the completion of the referral assignment. The Client
is to return this form to Project Self-Sufficiency no later than (date)
EMPLOYMENT:
Coastal County Regional One-Stop Center 241-4900
1675 Scenic Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Signed: Date:
EDUCATION:
Donna Tillman 964-6855
Huntington Beach Adult School
Signed: Date:
Karen Hinton, EOPS Counselor 895-8768
Golden West College, Huntington Beach
Signed: Date:
Brooke Deputy, EOPS Counselor 432-5817
Orange Coast College
Signed: Date:
Ruth Dills, EOPS Counselor 214-6237
Coastline Community College
Signed: Date:
LVA Coordinator 841-3773
Literacy Volunteers of America
Huntington Beach Library
Signed: Date:
HEALTH:
Huntington Beach Community Clinic 842-2829
Signed: Date:
COUNSELING:
West County Counseling 847-3356
Signed: Date:
Assessment Center Counselor 1-800-852-5209
Signed: Date:
OTHER:
Date:
Date:
In order to complete your file, please bring the following items to Project Self-Sufficiency staff no later than
(date)
Verification of income (paycheck stubs, TANF, child support, disability income, unemployment
benefits)
Proof of residency
School registration verification .
Semester grade report
Financial aide award letter or denial letter
APPENDIX K-1
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2000 MAIN ST., P.O. BOX, 190
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
MENTORING PROGRAM
The Project Self-Sufficiency mentorship program is designed to involve the local
Huntington Beach community and its resources with PS-S program participants.
Individual participants are matched with community members who will provide
guidance, assistance and information that will direct the participants toward their goals.
The mentor will take a personal interest in the development of the participant.
Involvement may extend over a specific time period and although structured, will be
based on informality, thus encouraging trust, friendship and open communication
between the parties. In addition, the mentor will provide a positive role model and
provide encouragement as needed.
Mentorship commitment will be based on, but not restricted to, the individual
participant's needs, mentor's/participant's schedule, availability of resources, mutually
desired and agreed upon goals and objectives. This does not include providing
monetary support.
After establishing a suitable match, the mentor and participant are encouraged to
establish and maintain involvement for a minimum of six months. During this time, both
parties will establish realistic goals, objectives and priorities. After six months, both
parties are encouraged to examine the benefits/shortcomings of their participation.
Both parties will then decide to either commit another six months to the program or, if
needed, terminate the mentorship. We hope the term for each parent/mentor
partnership will be for a period of one year; although, the mentorship could continue for
an indefinite period of time. A brief written evaluation will be completed by both parties
for staff case management at the end of the one-year period.
The mentorship program is designed to encourage a positive experience for the
participant, recognize the talent and experience of the mentor, and provide a means for
all individuals to contribute to society.
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For appropriate agency referrals, see reverse side of paper.
AGENCY REFERRALS
Food
Project Self-Sufficiency keeps a food pantry. Parent can call Tammy Hudak at
536-0504. (One bag per mother and 1/2 bag per child.)
Hope Office, St. Bonaventure Church - 846-3831. Monday-Friday 10:00-3:00
Project Share 897-0361 - Grace Lutheran Church
Government Surplus Food -960-8858
SS. Simon &Jude Church - 962-3333.
Episcopal Service Alliance - 588-7422.
St. Vincent De Paul - 842-3000
St. Mary's By the Sea - 536-6913
Salvation Army - 841-0150
Harbor Light Community Church - 895-2530
Utilities
Episcopal Service Alliance - 960-2254
CDC (Community Development Council) - 839-6199
SOS (Share Ourselves) - 642-3451
Rental Assistance
CDC 839-6199
ESA 960-2254
Interval House/Human Options - (Both shelters received O.C. supervisor's grant money to
provide emergency apartment rental assistance as well as apartment move in money. Program
should be in place June 1994. Call shelter for further information.)
Legal
Legal Aid Society, Huntington Beach - 536-8864
Lawyer Referral Service - 835-8811
Victim Assistance - 957-2737
The Law Library - TEL-LAW4
OCC Legal Counseling for Students - 241-6298
Western State Univ. College of Law Legal Clinic in Anaheim - 491-8448
The Mediation Center in Irvine - 250-4070
S.P.U.N.K. Single Parent's United 'n Kids - (Divorce, legal separation, paternity, child support
info.) 310-984-2580
Child Care
Children's Home Society - Call PS-S for blue referral form. 536-5263.
Department of Education - 540-5108
If you are on TANF, contact your social worker for childcare through the CalWorks program.
Girls and Boys Club 964-4526
YMCA after school program 847-9622.
Head Start 972-8920
CARE program (This child care program is now in place at GWC, OCC and Coastline
Community College.)
APPENDIX K-2
SHARING AND CARING
Mentor Form
Project Self-Sufficiency is a local Huntington Beach program designed to assist low-
income single parents who live and work in Huntington Beach achieve economic
independence from public assistance through education or job training. It has been
noticed that many PS-S parents lack a stable group of friends or relatives. We feel that
a group of "caring and sharing" individuals might be able to bridge the gap and assist
these parents.
Objective
To give the Project Self-Sufficiency parent a connection to a stable community member.
Mentor's Name:
Address:
Phone No.:
How long have you lived in the Orange County area?
What is your current or past professional experience?
If you are currently employed, please list information below:
Employer Name:
Employer Address:
Town, Zip Code:
Have you ever participated in a mentor program in the past? If so, please describe your
experience.
What type of guidance and/or benefits would you be able to offer a PS-S participant?
Some examples include: work experience programs, personal encouragement, self-
esteem enrichment and/or educational guidance.
What amount of time are you willing to dedicate to the mentoring program?
What other community associations, clubs, or professional associations are you
currently involved?
Please describe your personal qualities and values
What do you hope to gain by being a mentor in this program?
Additional Information
We suggest that you contact your parent by phone and arrange to have your first
meeting at a local coffee shop/restaurant. (This is neutral territory for both parent and
community member.)
We suggest, as a minimum, that you contact your PS-S parent by phone each week.
Possible topics of conversation might include:
Family (Problems, positive things happening if their life)
School/job training.(School attending, major, long range goals)
Work Experience (Part-time job, volunteer)
Social (Do they lead a well balanced life)
Health/Emotional Life
After getting to know the parent, you may find that you would like to do more. We leave
this to your discretion.
The family you have been given is listed below.
Parent's Name:
Address:
Phone No.:
Children:
Name: Sex: Birthdate:
If you have a friend/acquaintance who might be interested in this program, call the
office and let us know. If you have any problems/concerns, do not hesitate to contact
staff. (Susan Edwards, 536-5439).
APPENDIX K-3.
SHARING AND CARING
Parent Form
Project Self-Sufficiency is a local Huntington Beach program designed to assist low-
income single parents who live and work in Huntington Beach achieve economic
independence from public assistance through education or job training. It has been
noticed that many PS-S parents lack a stable group of friends or relatives. We feel that
a group of "caring and sharing" individuals might be able to bridge the gap.
Parent's Name:
Address:
Phone No: (home) (work)
Children's names and ages:
Name: Sex: Birthdate:
What is your career goal?
What is your educational background?
What are your employment interests?
What are your hobbies, community associations, club membership, etc.?
Describe yourself.
What are your personal expectations for the mentoring program?
Additional Information.
I give my permission to Project Self-Sufficiency to release the above information on my
behalf. I hereby waive, release and hold harmless the community volunteers, Project
Self-Sufficiency personnel and the City of Huntington Beach,
DATE: SIGNED:
APPENDIX L
HUNTINGTON BEACH PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Department of Community Services
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
Susan Edwards, Project Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
(714) 536-5439 or 536-5263
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Submitted by:
Name: Day Phone:
Address: Evening Phone:
Organization:
Occupation:
1. Food/Household Goods Pantry (nonperishable items and paper goods, detergents,
soaps, health products, grooming products)
Conduct food drives on a periodic basis to stock pantry.
Assist in organizing pantry on a regular basis.
Donate to the pantry on a regular basis.
2. Furniture Needs
Donate needed items registered by parents.
Assist in moving furniture.
How often?
Donate the use of a truck
How often?
Conduct a campaign to purchase a particular item such as a refrigerator,
washing machine, etc.
Contact retail and wholesale merchants for donations.
3. Sponsor a family activity
Picnic in the park
An Easter egg hunt
A Halloween event
An excursion of any kind
4. Assist with Holiday Programs
Provide toys at C,iristmas.
Provide food baskets at Easter.
Provide food baskets at Thanksgiving.
Provide food baskets at Christmas.
Provide birthday greetings/toys.
Adopt a family for Christmas.
Assist with food distribution.
5. People to People Programs
Mentorship--a three month commitment to a particular participant in a
matching career field.
Adopt a family--provide an extended family.
Willing to work with children and/or teens in a "Big Brother/Sister" type
program.
Sponsor a family for a particular purpose such as assisting them meet
childcare cost, move-in costs, or setting up household costs.
Provide information as a speaker at PS-S meetings.
Provide information and referral regarding employment opportunities.
Provide a seminar to participants. Topic:
6. Fund-Raisinq
Serve as volunteers at fund-raising events such as the "Sea and Sun" 10K
Run.
Purchase grocery store script and donate to PS-S.
Donate money for general or specific purposes.
Assist in organizing fund-raising events.
7. Professional Services
Donate or reduce auto repairs.
Offer legal services and/or advice.
Offer medical or dental services:
Offer insurance information.
Financial/budgeting instruction.
Donate marketing information and advice.
8. Please add any other ideas:
APPENDIX M
PROJECT SELF-S UFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
CONTACT: SUSAN EDWARDS: 536-5439
Help low-income families in Huntington Beach have a Happy Thanksgiving and/or a.
Merry Christmas! Project Self-Sufficiency, a local program for low-income, single
parent families, is sponsoring a community involvement activity this holiday season.
Community groups, individuals, churches and other families may "adopt" a Project
Self-Sufficiency family and provide them with a Thanksgiving food basket and/or a
Christmas food basket and/or gifts. Already, over 65 Project Self-Sufficiency parents
have registered for the Holiday Adopt-A-Family activity, which indicates their desire
to be "adopted."
Project Self-Sufficiency has over 100 families registered in the program. All parents
in the program must be highly motivated to achieve self-sufficiency through job
training or education. Last June we graduated five registered nurses from Project
Self-Sufficiency. Three participants graduated from local four-year colleges. Many
received computer, medical, and dental certificates. Thirty percent of the families
either came from shelters or were homeless. The program is a public and private
sector partnership in which community involvement is a major component. Each
year we serve additional families. With the greater number of families the program
now serves, it is vital that the community becomes more involved.
Community members may adopt these families by calling Project Self-Sufficiency as
soon as possible. Our Huntington Beach community responds rapidly and our
families are "taken" early in the season. Call now if you want to help!
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
EASTER
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
CONTACT: Susan Edwards: 536-5439
Help low-income families in Huntington Beach have a Happy Easter! Project Self-
Sufficiency, a local program for low-income, single parent families, is sponsoring a
community involvement activity this holiday season. Community groups, individuals,
churches and other families may "adopt' a Project Self-Sufficiency family and provide
them with an Easter food basket.
Project Self-Sufficiency has over 100 families registered in the program. All parents
in the program must be highly motivated to achieve self-sufficiency through job
training or education. Last June we graduated three registered nurses from Project
Self-Sufficiency. Four participants graduated from local four year colleges. Many
received computer, medical, and dental certificates. Thirty percent of the families
either came from shelters or were homeless. The program is a public and private
sector partnership in which community involvement is a major component. Each
year we serve additional families. With the greater number of families the program
now serves, it is vital that the community becomes more involved.
Community members may adopt these families by calling Project Self-Sufficiency as
soon as possible. We would appreciate notice of this project being included in your
church bulletin. Thank you in advance for your help.
APPENDIX M-1
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Please fill out the form below if you wish to participate in our special Adopt-A-Family program. Your
signature below allows us to release your name to community groups and/or individuals who wish to
provide you with . Please return this form to us no later than
We will notify,.you no later than if
your family has been adopted for this program.
PS-S PARENT NAME:
ADDRESS: A -`
PHONE (DAY): (EVENING)
CHILDREN AGE SEX
SPECIAL COMMENTS:
I give my permission to Project Self-Sufficiency to release the above information on my behalf. I
realize every precaution is taken to eliminate any hazards; however, in the event of any injury, I hereby
waive, release and hold harmless from any liability for damages or claims for damages for personal
injury, including accidental death, as well as from claims for property damage which may arise in
connection with the above named activity, against the community volunteers, Project Self-Sufficiency
personnel and the City of Huntington Beach.
SIGNED: DATE:
Mail to: Project Self-Sufficiency
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
INTEN-n®NALL'Y
LEFT
BLANK
APPENDIX M-2
PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
City of Huntington Beach
Community Services Department
2000 Main Street,P.O.Box 190
Huntington Beach,California 92648
(714)536-5263
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Community Volunteer:
Address (City&Zip):
Phone Number: Day Evening
Organization:
Date called In:
How many families do you wish to adopt?
Name of Adopt-A-Family Program
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.
How did you hear about Adopt-A-Family?
FAMILIES GIVEN:
1. Parent:
Child: Age: Sex:
Child: Age: Sex:
Child: Age: Sex:
2. Parent:
Child: Age: Sex:
Child: Age: Sex:
Child: Age: Sex:
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: ADOPT-A-FAMILY
3. Parent:
Child: Age: Sex:
Child: Age: Sex:
Child: Age: Sex:
APPENDIX N
NEWSLETTER
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APRIL 2004
MONTHLYEE:T1N ••� :4, Y ��
Director: Susan Edwards
items to Project Self- She wishes to share
Sufficiency. I have her personal story and
E mail: k picked up clothing, "history with us, giving
sedwards@surfcity-hb.org Christmas items, hope to all who strug-
Susan: (714)536-5439
shoes and costume gle to just "make it"
(714)536-5263 jewelry from Tammy. each, month, let alone
'N It is always fun to see get an education and
what she has for our find our way through
single parents! the maze of govern-
.� _ A, 1 1CCESSOB Tammy has been a mental programs!
" single parent and was
The Girl :Scouts will
Our monthly meeting raised by a single par- assist with child care.
will 'be very special ent. Tammy feels like
t she has a lot of sue We will have some
this month. We will_
meet on Monday, cesses to talk about, great "give-a-ways"!
all the while.knowing April 19 at 6:30 PM at g Look for the gold vanto see what Susan has
the, Lutheran Church how incredibly hard it
9812 Hamilton Our has been. Tammy is brought this
( ). monthly me eting!
speaker will be happily married now,
` Inside this issue: Tammy Fortune. I lives in a lovely home
first met Tammy a here in Huntington
few years when Beach with her hus-
PS-S Scholarships 2 ago she began donating band and children.
..
Getting out of Debt 2
PS S Food Pantry 2 THAN KYOU, D R: BERG MAN
.Proof of School? 2
Last month, we were There was a very lively
fortunate to have Dr. question and answer
June Recognition Program 3 John Bergman return session that followed available to them.
Are you on the list?
to speak to us about his presentation. The Thank you, Girl Scouts,
Easter Egg Hunt 4 medications (as they single parents were for assisting with child- .
relate "to our children very happy to receive care again for this very
Easter Adopt-a-family 4 as well as to our- the printed information informative meeting.
selves). that Dr. Bergman made
PAGE PROJECT SELF-SUFFICIENCY
G ETT,I N G OUT O F DEBT
One of the worst kinds of debt ter interest rate, and transfer. this until all your debt is gone.
most people face is credit card your debt onto one card with a
Na-
debt. Try these steps if you can lower interest. 5. Find help. Contact the not pay the amount you owe. tional Foundation for Credit
3. Ask to have your credit limit Counseling (800-388-2227) to
1. Check your credit rating by lowered to just the amount find one in your area. They
logging onto: . myfico.com you might need in an emer- may be able to negotiate a bet-
This site will help you learn gency. ter interest rate for you. They
your credit score and see what are experienced, helpful, and
you can do to raise your credit 4. Pay more than the minimum relatively inexpensive.
score amount due each month to the
highest interest rate card you 6. Feel proud of yourself for tak-
2. Call your credit Have. When the balance is ing the crucial steps to put
card companies. '` - paid off, apply the entire your debt behind you, so that
Ask them to lower monthly payment you were one day soon you can be more,
your interest rate. `s making on this card to the and create more for yourself.
If they will not, ,j T, . ~" payments you are already
'� makingto the card with the /
log onto: bank- „'
rate.com and find ;= second highest interest rate.
a card with a bet- '` � And keep on rolling down like �'
April is the month scholar- scholarship in the mail, you PS-S FOOD PANTRY:
ships are DUE. Your last are eligible to apply. Do The PS-S Food Pantrycan
chance to turn them in is at the work! Fill out your ap-
the PS-S monthly meeting plication and save you money, so
on Monday,April 19th. I apply! It remember to shop
will not accept any applica- can mean SCHOLARSHIPthere FIRST! If you
tions after that date. Re- real money •NDAY need to use the pan-
member, if you did get an for your edu- try, call Tammie at
application for a PS-S cation.iAPRIL I 9th 949-235-3130 (for
PS-S moms only)!
D°O W HQVEYO.U.R ` PRGOF:-', SCHOOL"Each semester, PS-S is asked by want to make sure that they go able when you can and ask for
our participants to assist with to single parents who are on assistance. PS-S is here for you,
costs for items such as books, target, i.e., in school/job train- so please help by keeping this
child care, auto repair, ing. Your "proof of information up to date EACH
counseling, uniforms, tools school" is needed each SEMESTER. That way, we
etc. We, like everyone else, ® semester. Our files are can process your request much
are faced with smaller re- We need"PROOF checked to see that this faster and we will all sleep bet-
sources available to us, and OF SCHOOL"each documentation is avail- ter! Thanks for understanding.
semester.
Please confirm the information listed below. If your,name is not listed,and it should be, or if the information
is incomplete(?????)or inaccurate, please notify PS-5 immediately. I need three areas of information: WHAT
the achieved goal is; WHEN the goal was achieved; and WHERE the goal'was achieved.
NMI
Adolphson, Stephanie Paralegal Certif icate May 04 CCC
Alderfer, Kathy 50% of Design Certif. Dec. 03 A/I /Design College
Bates, Debby AA (trans. To CSULB) May 04 OCC
Bonnaire, Paula AA & Paralegal Certificate June 04 CCC
Bradford, Ileana BA Anthropology May 04 CSULB
Cerna, Rosie Certif icate in Child Development May 04 ??????
Danielson, Kelly AA Comp. Business Application & May 04 GWC
Certif. Administrative Assisting .
Delaney, Tarren AA and Accounting Certificate May 03 GWC
Dujanovic, Mirjana Finished 3 Accounting Classes Dec. 03 GWC
Ellis, Jodianne AA (and going on) May 04 OCC
Ermel, Lauralea BA at University of Phoenix Dec. 04 U of Phoenix
Echenique, Gabriela Completed 70 units Dec. 03 GWC/Santa Ana
Frontera, Rya Finished all pre-reqs for RN May 04 GWC
Guiterez, Dianna BA ( in what ?????) May 04 CSUF
Hill, Erin Finished all pre-reqs. For RN May 04 GWC
James, Leslie Attends CSUF for BA teaching May o4 CSUF
Johnson, Kelli RN May 04 GWC
Kellett, Rebecca Finished 3rd semester May 04 GWC
Keys, Christal Travel Career Certificate June 04 OCC
King, Sheree Finished first year May 04 Vanguard Univ.
Lagana, Danielle BA Journalism May 04 CSULB
Le, Helen BS Human Services Dec. 04 U of Phoenix
Maywhort, Tari GED & Medical Assisting Certif. Feb. 04 Continuation School/
Summit Career Col.
Montgomery, Danielle Finished First College Semester May 04 GWC
Phillips, Dawn Finished Yr. 1 (going for BA) May 04. GWC
Poloway, Elizabeth Adv. Excel/ finished 1 yr. College/ May 04 H. B. Adult School/
Completed first yr. Internship Cypress College
Ramierz, Ana AA May 04 IVC
Reyes, Rosa AA May 04 OCC.
San Filippo, Guadalupe AA May 04 CCC
Scanaliato, Dana Finished First Semester College Jan. 04 GWC
Scotia, Danielle BA Interpersonal Organization May 04 CSULB
Silverman, Amy 1/2 done (Paralegal Certificate) May 04 CCC J
Thompson, Tammy AA ( and Transf. To CSULB) May 04 GWC
1J.yJ d�J•J,
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH %
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13th ANNUAL FASTER HUNTProject Self-Sufficiency
2000 Main St :�^S
Huntington Beach, Saturday April 10, 2003
Director. Susan Edwards
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Phone:714 536-5439 join the Easter Bunny and hunt for prizes;,,-
Fax:714374-1708
mes atEmail:sedwards@surfcity-hb.org get Your face painted; laYga -Fi
special booths;and have fun at Central .
Park, adjacent to Breakfast in the Park, off
Edwards at Central Park Drive. The fun
begins at 9:30 AM for children with dis-
abilities. Children ages 2 and under, ►
10:00 AM, ages 3 & 4, 10:30 AM, ages 5 &
6, 1 1:00 AM, and ages 7 & 8, 1 1:30 AM.
Admission: Free. Call : 536-5486
Project Self- �!
Sufficiency for further information.
IS
A Program For Single Parents .. �.. >
,,�
EASTE R ADO PT FAM LY
THANK YOU! This year,
READING requested the information RECOMMENDED RE
thanks to a wonderful Hunt- q
ington Beach community, be printed in their Sunday
every one of our Project Self- bulletin. Their response
Sufficiency families that was fantastic. Thank you "
asked for assistance did re- all for your excellent assis-
ceive that help. We feel tance!
very fortunate to be able to
say that. We had many
calls from businesses, civic Dr. Bergman recom-
organizations, private indi- mends two books:
viduals and families.....they
p G Non-Violent Com-
all wanted to help. The munication by Dr.
greatness of our community Marshall Rosenberg
-is that spirit of helpfulness. and
Effectiveness
A special thanks to the local
churches this year. We sent Training (or PET)
Y
them a letter, and
HIPPITY-HOP,HIPPITY HOP
APPENDIX O
NEWS ARTICLES
Parenting' . _ a a
By Sharon Barela
Si
e uNot 'Alone
Susan: .Edwardsr Helps HLmtington Beach Sin le Parents Help Themselves.-
"' single parent needs to earn a minimum of$22 an hour in wages to be Edwards has built over the years with local businesses and charities."I have
able to five in in a two-bedrnom.apartment says Susan Edwards, eye doctors and dentists who will donate their,services each month to us.
Director of-Ptoject Self-Suffmency.(PSS).of Huntington Beach—a city We get clothing and furniture donations.and we have a food-pantry that we
program that Helps.low`income>s�gle parents get access to low- keep at the[Programs]apartment We have a relationship
cost housin' Jig substdres,childcare,education,`job training ands with a garage.If mom can drag her car in there and reach me
other benefits `�work with moms who don't have the and- �� by phone,we can usually solve the problem. .,_
tty to earn diat`much Wi"they first come into this pro- „ Individuals and businesses can also help out PSS by
gram Even though [Hunhngton;Beachl is an.a®cent }� donatutg,job trauung"and placement, education and
:r- �. i - f
town w%e have parents here that are just barely hang- ;! chtldcare scholarslups,,food,elothing and furniture,or
mg on''. by mentonng andwolunteermg "We are always look-
The all behind Edwards desk at Huntington mg for new waysyto fund this program because.
it is
Beach City Hall is covered in a.collage of-smiling so well received by the city We can always usr
moms,dads and kids who have gone on to achieve funds because they can`be-applied in many direc'
and live-better lives through her program. "PSS is bons, but what we can:also use are certificates
Susan's job.and'her passion;' says Pat Seitz, col- Target, Wal Mart, ' Albertsons," McDonalds
league and volunteer for Soropotomist.International- Voris...these are wonderful things we can give ou
Womens Ocgani7ation "From her vast'experience through the holidays '
over,the years she inspired the personal growth of each Holiday .Adopt-a-Family -Thanksgiving`;anI
participant, their career growth through education and Christmas.Programs at PSS are.another great way,t
their ability to give back to the community that helped to give_Families that wish to be adopted send it requests t
support their-goals' PSS and Edwards matches a donor with each of:"t)iem:Th
PSS;founded in 1985 as part of a national US Department donors then arrange a time with the family to deliver their ba
of Housing and Urban Development program,is the last of 150 cities kets of gifts and food."You don't have to have a-lot of money to pam4
to survive."Over time,the government took back their housing assistance. ipate.Sometimes I'll get someone who can only donate a certificate or twi
But,by that time,we were pretty well established here.Wed managed to and I71 combine them with another donation of toys into one'basket t
g it's not enough housing,but
get an apartment building for our program— gh g, Throughout the years,Edwards has had the joy of seeigg eal.progre
it's something"Colleagues conclude it is.Susan's dedication that keeps this, being made for families in her city."The best part of my job is watching tl
program up and running_ parents change over time.Sometimes_'they don't believe they ycau do scho
To qualify,parents must be single,have physical custody and attend because.they've never been,but once they get started and see that.they G
school.orjob training,be employed and show that they are highly motivat do it,-their dreams get bigger.We have a moin who left PSSI.years a
ed toward achieving a better career.Participants must five,work or attend with her BA degree who's at UCI now doing a Ph.D. pfogcam,We tier
school in Huntington Beach.The Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation was another who's studying archaeology.The effect that has on the children
formed a decade ago to help pick-up unexpected bills that can fall through phenomenal.They see a better role model and they make betters choir
the cracks when money is tight_"I can buy a battery for a parent whose car themselves as they grow up—it really can change the children's lives."
is in the garage to help her get to work and school.If they run out of finan- As for Susan,she"is indeed a very special women who gives so.gc
d cial aid,I can pick up tuition—I can do little bits and pieces to help them erously of her time,energy and exceptional talent;'says Seitz
along"
Taa=deductible'donations can be made to the Foundation from private For more..infor m • or • donate
individuals,organizations or businesses and these funds go directly to the • • • • •
families in need."I Have donors through the Foundation who do special
things,for the moms.I have one gentleman who has funded summer chil-
dren's programs for a number of years.He gives me$3000 for tumbling,tap
or swimming lessons_" But Edwards says the biggest benefit the PSS
Foundation provides is education scholarships."Last year,the Foundation
raised$54,000 dollars from all over the community to help our parents go
to school:'
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rights of-women and their children as positive event honoring the work
clothing and security that will set well as being an advocate for Mother of women in our community. ,
them on their own path to independ- Nature. Linda is also a founding Bring Mom and enjoy a superb
ent living thanks to Susan's constant board member of the Amigos de luncheon at the Hilton based group.
dedication Bolsa Chica and volunteers to"edu- Waterfront's Pacific Room com- SOROPTIMIST,coined from the
The 2003 Advancing the Status cate people on the issues of wetland plete with entertainment. by the Latin words meaning "best for
of Women.goes to: Linda Sapiro preservation. Her relentless efforts Sunshine Generation Children's women,"have clubs in 125 countries
Moon. As a family law attorney in continue to make a difference. performing"group. A non-audition, with over 100,000 business/profes-
Huntington Beach she stands for the All are invited to attend this non-profit Huntington Beach sional members worldwide.
An Orange County Register Publication
DRIVE an apartment that was really
ghetto,"she said`There was a Programs z
From page 1 robbery across the street at the receiving funds
store the day we moved g
wards) has already lost the im"
part-time assistant Now,she is When the woman on the bus The City Council last
expected to work full-time at told her about Project Self Suf- week awarded$2.57,000 in
To wave Part time wages..$10,000 ficiency,she said,she was hes. federal funds made avail-
maybe seems like just a little itant . able through the annual
Huntington Beach bit of money,but its 10 schol- Sometimes I make things community development
arships to 10 moms that we harder on myself than it has to block grants.
AUG.14,2003 would have to cut,and we're be,".she said"Ifigured I had to City staff and a citizen's
not willing to do that" learn how to work with noth- advisory board each made
Al So the group and the city will ing, nobody to help me, no recommendations on where
consider restucturin the the money should g Pro- money, nothing. Just think ey go.
` gram, ding a special bare minimum,nothing.But I go to
. '` - `�•:' or holding All funds were to
-raiser specifically to.pay knew I needed help." programs serving low-in-
fundcame residents.
Edwards'salary. Now,she makes dinner each
For now,Edwards and her mo before she to Here's where the cozened
r ,.s 110 single moms wren t doing school.Shell soon leave�job sent the money:
:,t ., anything differently. Each .as a telemarketer for a better ►$55,000 to the seniors out-
'; mother must show Edwards paying gig as a traffic dis- reach Program
that she is working toward a patcher. ►$32,000 to the Oak View
goal She sell doesn't buy herselft y literacy Program
Taha's goal is to take over shoes as much as she wants to, ►$12,000 to Community
Oprah Winphrey's television she said,but things are looking Care health centers
"i throne by 2006 If that doesn't up.She can do laundry and gro-
►$71,096 to Project Self
t work ou she said,she'll to Sufficiency.
t go u ery shopping in one day,for
law school She'd lilts to teach instance-each used to take a ►$10,000 to Adult Day Si r-
�. ESI,overseas,or practice law full day. vices.
in the inner city.To get there, Just today I was in the car,a ►$27,000 to Community \
she's studying communications' full tank of gas,my brother in Service programs.
lat Long Beach State,but it has from out of town.And I was ►$51204 to the Oak View
=. been a challenge since she thinking, what in the world community center.
i� moved to Orange County at the should I do?It,s j --�-
age of 1& n"R don't-eveneWust so hugs,I wn2tt;•i
h "We stayed with a friend's start"
grandma who lives out here,in
Photo by STARR BUCK/the Wave
Taha and her 13tnonthold son Sayfullah Taha are participants in Project Self Sufficiency.
ceioed the Jeep from the program so she Will be able to attend school and Work.
lelping moms with drive
y is reducing funding to Project Self Sufficiency,which has been
ping moms gain upward mobility.
I MUM than I ever imagined," Taha single moms-the Jeep that
ttington Beach Wave said., Taha got was once foundation
This year,for the fast time, President Greg Arbuez'wife's
ma Taha dressed her budget cuts have forced the car-but can't pay salaries.
i the bus, studied for city to reduce funding of Pro- "Its in our charter that we
;on the bus,read and ate jest Self Sufficiency,a support don't do that," said Arbuez
sled the time n the bus. group for single moms that has 'There was always the under-
days, she spent six or been funded through the cem- standing that the city will con-
ham with strangers on munity services department tinue to fund the administra-
s. since 1990. tive cost of keeping PSS alive,
one day,when Medina The City Council on Aug.4 and we would support the
arrying bagfuls of gro- awarded $71,000 in federal participants."
and her infant son onto funds to Pro]j,ect Self Suffr- The fotmdatlonkeeps a"pan-
us, one stranger - a ciency-about try'in a board member's ga-
1 named Stephanie - .PSS requested rage,where moms can stock
I at her."Are you a single The shortfall comes a month up an tam-perishable foods,
"Stephanie asked. "Be- after the cotmcrl cut funding diapers and toilet paper., It
we have this great pro- for a part-time assistant Now, sends the families to a dentist
In Huntington Beach" the city will try to restructure who discounts the cost of fill-
r,Taba drives,thanks to the program to keep it open- big cavities,and to mechanics
x Self Sufficiency,which ating,though the$71,000 is not who fix the moms'cars at cost
torah gave her a used enough for even the one re- The work could be compro-
vith new fires,tinted win- mai;ing full-time employee, mised because of the$10,000
-"A mom's dream,"she Director Susan Edwards. funding shortfall
L The Project Self Sufficiency- ."It's bad,"said Arburez"(Ed-
i slatting to think there Foundation can't help. The
ty mgre'hoµrs.in the day. ncm-profit group supports the Please see DRNE/Page 3
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Susan Edwards of Project Self-Sufficiency sits in,front.of photographs of some of the families in the prograr ,.;Het organization assists-
the single parent families:
to g1tVe .thq)ikS
Independent. -Su�=,r1 e 'S has grown exponentially since its beginning.
By Paul Saitowitz Project Se
f JJ� � "It's just me and one other person,so we're
he idea behind Thanksgiving is to give ThanksgivingAdopt-A-Family about as busy as we can be right now,"Edwards
thanks for everything positive that has hap said.
pened over the past year.The people at Pro- program helps families celebrate Edwards will match the volunteers with the Fami-
ject Self-Sufficiency have taken things a lies and the volunteers will usually send the families
step further with their Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Fami- a letter asking them what type of assistance they
ly program. gotten a bit older and realized that it's time to turn could use for the holiday.Often times large groups
Instead of just being thankful they are giving their lives around,"Project Self-Sufficiency Direc- will pitch.in and provide a number of different gro-
people the opportunity to give thanks. for Susan Edwards said. eery-store items in addition to the traditional '
Project Self-Sufficiency has been in existence Of the 100 families involved,about goof them Thanksgiving day trappings.
helping.low-income single parents of minors since will participate in the Thanksgiving Adopt-A=Fami- "Once the two groups get in touch with each
1985.The program assists families in covering ly program.The number of volunteers totals more other they will figure out when a convenient time to
everything from child care to college tuition costs. than 1,500. drop off the goods is,"Edwards said.
The age of the parents involved ranges "The community really gets behind this pro- Edwards does not encourage the volunteers to
from 24 to 45. gram,and it really helps make Thanksgiving spe- invite the families to their homes for dinner.
We have some young cial"Edwards said. "I think it's great if they meet each other and
single moms that• Cub Scout troops,corporate businesses,small establish a type of rapport,but having the meal
have ended up on businesses,gardening clubs and individuals are just together can be an invasion of privacy,"
f welfare or in bad sit- some of the groups involved with the program. Edwards said.
uations and we also Edwards finds the volunteers through flyers and
have people advertisements as well as through a newsletter she
that have sends out before the holiday season.The program See GIVING,Page 84
GIVING FYI
Continued from 61 ProjedSelr-SuNlclency's,
Adopt-A-Family ProB
Not all the families and A prog am desgned to help
volunteers end u meeting. �n8le=parent low-income
Ptamilies with 7hanlogwing. t
Somegroups prefer to send the 1 lntormauon:(714)536-5439.
families gift certificates or flat i
sums to do with what they like.
Since the pro&m's inception
Edwards has not had a single holidays,"volunteer Bridget
exchange backfire. O'Neil said."We like to call the
`I've asked people not to par- .families and find out where they
ticipate after'talking to them on shop and then give.them a gift
the phone,but I think that's only certificate to use there."
happened twice.-she said."It's Edwards also stressed that I
been a very successful program." although the holiday season is
So successful that there are a great time to donate nonper-
similar programs related to ishable items,there are fami-
Christmas and Easter. lies in need throughout the
"I've been involved for about year.Project Self-Sufficiency's
three years and we adopt differ- food pantry accepts donations
en(families foi all the different year round.
Thursday, May 7,
_! YSS parents must be single,
unemployed or udder:employed.:
and highly motivated to work.to- .
ward acllievitig a:c re r fat will
��denjlts
support then fa�n`#hes:
Applicants need:o y to live,
.. ... ..
work in.Huntington Beach,or
trtust be rcf'emed to:t1te.pit
from►a.sheltar in gt�G�iuty.
Pet►ts amellcom, to.at
tend_a monthly-meting,and be-
-
Y. ► t , .tromty
Weatttrn Sun stall vier and support it aztd each.iitlter. +�
Each meeting includes a guest .
Do you need help with schal- sp whel will share into ma-
arships or money,and don't know tick and su Panic, attar inn
whereto: et it? pP '
S . Progress comaduces is also enow magad.
ficiency of Huntington Beach just. T*-.local foundation has been
may be your answer. run for the past 9 years by its di-
Many students on campus ;it rector Susan Edward's. Edward's
Golden West College have been has raised three sons and has al-
ways heap,and.gone on ways wanted a girt to raise.
to work with the confidence they. "This is my way helping to
need_because of PSS. PSS, is a raise more than one,,,she.said."I
team;effort organization to assist •
just wanted to do something to
low-income single parents male or •
female. help,and encourage women,to see
their changes and to.be a rule
'This organization,was started in model to help them achieve their
1985, when the city of Hunting- dreams."
ton Beach participated in.the US PSS participants are encouc
Department ofklousing and Urban aged to realize their dream and
Development's (HUD) national a'
usually have a.new sense of self
project self-sufficiency program. esteem on their.way to becoming
The Huntington .Beach pro- economically self-sufficient.
gram has.since gained national Private.andnon-profitagencies
attention as one of the.nest in the and.individnatscanassist.tl
country. It has a food bank Ovot
Aso includes clothing and Am&. program in a variety of ways.
lure. For more information about '
The program also has mentors
joining PSS or.helping with its
success, contact Susan Edwards
and many other volunteer services f
to assist with any problem that (7 l4) 536-5439 or Sandy life
may arise.
Nally(714)53&5253.
Both public (local agencies)
and private(community and busi-
ness) sectors are involved.in this
local program, The purpose of the
foundation is to raise funds for
child care,transportation,tuition, �'
>. -. "I ask very personal questions:
Before 7 rted this job I never
-knew l de would divulge-,so
mueka ersonal stuff:.But-theyfdo�-=_..
to— 2(3 -- 9 Z -when they're in trouble."
Project Self-Sufficiency works
Independent -. "with on1- "highly motivated" `
clients—.women who;demon= ,
-strate.their willingness.to meet
goals:•After she screens diem with'
` .�e,p�■>t. >";;. `' �" -'�:the ph6ne`64,::Edwards,giy6
" ■ k i f� them i311 aSSrgIlrnent.
LL.1
"I tell them to'do something
_.
{:.` 4R
like call';ttie admissions.office iit>�;
-.
-*:`the school they want to go to=,::; -
r e'back''.
I them to call m ,.. Then ell .-.
. � .,,:when they ve-done`that:Until' .`-•'
p
•i _
they;d o;I can't know:-�#hedyf're
11�them- sel rice'the Wmto;..Ys�h°ee�r:.�i�.s :--;.progr dwards;becomes:a7iflp= .
line.for the single liar A31;o
�.`BYJUNE.CASAGRANDE ':extremel`luiiateclurcori ;<Project
Self-Suffiden- dients,,
��` Therewards of an � -- � for' '�'`: . �"�" .. - ��. �•
- Edwards " 1Iie he d
,1 Edwards'job,fill a drawer in her:`xy" i Y g -'
{ t and can t provide;themselves:. -;-1,
* desk:She sometimes dips into the ..: 3 °
i children's school'clothes fooch
Pile of cards and letters to remind=_; , money for car"repairs,"textbooks,`'
„her of former
.legal assistance,tuition,dentist
clients—sin-
appointments'.-Edwards then tries
gle parenfs „ ,an to find a resource or funding to,fill,..'
once depen ;• these needs.
. :' "
But Edwards has to deal with
dent or)-wel-
fare but who: supplyas well as demand.
Through the Project Self-Suffi-
are riow self- t
ciency Foundation-and network of
volunteers,donors,and business
Nearly,
-
so say.theaet- _and civic organizations,Edwards
ters;are forev- constantly solicits and Handles
er grateful for : Susan'Edwards donations of cash,food,clothing
.Edwards'help, _ services.
• and professional
-- = And i:eady,all say they couldn't - "It's really-about managing a
_ have done it without her. network of resources,"she said. '
Edwards is the city's human Every Monday,Edwards has
services coordinator.She heads - about 100 messages waiting on
Iup Project Self-Sufficiency,a her answering machine.Some are
Huntington Beach program that donors.Others are clients who
{ helps single parents get an educa- a need Help or advice.Some are
l -tion and other tools to stand on .outside callers who don't know
their own.With only a part-time what to door whether Edwards
:assistant,Edwards juggles a 100- - can help them.
',family case load,providing ser- j "It's hard.But the hardest part
vices that range from educational i is being kind of a stepchild of the
counseling to distributing donated j department.No one told me
clothing. when I took this job I'd have to
"I think of the job in terms of a ] write a grant for my own job
picture:"It's like spokes on a wag-
every year.We're never sure from
:on wheel," Edwards said in her 4 one year to the next what we'll.. `
small office on City Hall's fifth - face."
Hoar. ''Those spokes are things j But when she.gets discour-
like dealing with crisis calls and aged,she just turns around.
--the food pantry everything Behind her"desk is a huge bulletin
really." I board of current and former.
Most families come to Edwards = 'clients:a.woman with her chil-
-through referrals.Her work starts : dren whom Edwards helped get
with a phone call. into UC Berkeley;another mom
"They call with questions or in who is now a nurse and off the
'crisis.I get calls from hotels and welfare rolls;a gathering of smil-
:battered women`s shelters.Most ing faces at Disneyland with tick-
-of them don't know where to go i : ets donated by a club of business
or what to do." . women.
But after eight years on the job, "I love to look up here," she
i "Edwards knows she can't help said,her hand pointing to her suc-
everybody. She takes callers cess stories. "It's my life in bits
i through a long list of questions, and pieces.It's incredible to see
typing their answers in a data- - ghat these women can do,and it
base. I -proves you can do anything you
i _ cnt vnnr mind to "
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Wonderful wipeouts/12
Thursday, June 27, 1996
r I l sv�'• -
r, Guadalupe
` Vidales—with
son Franklin,5,
" h
and daughter -
Y Karla,4—is
=-
z,�,=�,<a:Q;�;,,� headed to the
University of
California,Irvine
with plans to earn
` s =" a degree in
p. ., psychology and
social behavior.
• ak ,''FY" ,h7 ,M1 u �,n'"s`;� �4,�PI��IY4x,§f�
She hopes to
become a
r _ �
domestic-
� :_ violence
counselor.
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PLENTY TO SMILE
ABOUT
Single parent Guadalupe Vidales .gets boost from $15,000 scholarship.
BY JENNIFER LEUER succeed and what it was going to be like to address
The Huntington Beach Wave thousands of businesswomen from around the world,which
she did at the International Soroptimist Conference last
The thing that strikes most people about Guadalupe Saturday.
Vidales is her smile. "I'm so excited,but it's a little bit scary,you know,"said
It's a smile that can even make her 5-year-old son, Vidales,still stunned she won the group's scholarship,which
Franklin,laugh when he's angry.A smile that makes looked at women from every continent."I was so lucky to
a stranger feet like a friend. be the one.When they told me I might win the big
i
The single parent sits in her Huntington Beach apartment
scholarship,I said,`no,please,I don't want to dream.'"
wearing her special smile as she talks about the$15,000 in Soroptimist International of the Americas is a service
scholarships she's won and her nervousness about attending organization for executive and professional women.The
University of California,Irvine in the fall. scholarship Vidales received is designed to assist mature
She's found a bit of time between volunteering at a shelter women,who are the heads of their households,in their
efforts to enter the labor market.
for battered women and children,working at Orange Coast g h
Hugging her daughter,Karla,4,Vidales remembers her
College and playing with her two children to reflect on her life eight years ago,when she didn't have much to smile
life. about.
She talks about where she came from,what drives her to Please see.VIDALES/Page 2
,:at ara :.:. r sCLGMb. iYo ii� din dhlm� B.+�7ii "cd�.
VIDALES During her three years at the
school, Vidales helped found a'
From page i Latino Club and a domestic
She moved here from Mexico violence outreach group. She
City in 1988 in search of a better also organized a campus-wide
life. She spoke only Spanish but domestic violence awareness
got a job working with her cousin day.
as a laboratory assistant. "She's absolutely driven to
She went to school to give back to others," said
learn English and met a man Nicolette Jackson,coordinator of
there. They got married, and the re-entry center."She's_really .
Vidales quit her job to raise their pretty fantastic. I:don't know
two children. where she gets all her energy.'
Now her smile fades, and she Vidales also volunteered at the
m school as a Spanish language
moves out of her children's
earshot. He was handsome and tutor, was a mentor for the re-
entry center, belonged to the
charming, but he would
Help Educate Little People Club
sometimes get crazy and hit her.
1 "I thought I could change him, that tutors elementary school j
students and was president of the
like the superwoman," she says, school's Adult Student Union.
her smile hidden for the moment. The college isn't the only
"But I couldn't handle it beneficiary of Vidales' time.
anymore." Since moving out of Interval
It was a summer night in 1992 House and into h e r o w n
when she swore she had been hit apartment, she has regularly
for the last time and called 911 volunteered there as a Spanish-
for help. She remembers the speaking counselor.
kind policeman who took her to "Since I was there, I realized
Interval House, a Huntington how important it was," she says.
Beach shelter for battered "I saw several ex-clients doing
women and children. A bilingual the same thing.It was so easy for
counselor comforted her,and she me to be involved in it."
spent the next three months Vidales hopes to become,a
putting her life back together domestic-violence counselor
through counseling a.n d when she graduates from UCI
parenting classes. with a degree in psychology and
"They opened my eyes to a social behavior.
new life. Nobody has to be Through all her work at
abused,"she says. Orange Coast and Interval
One of the counselors House;Vidales says she realizes
suggested Vidales go to college. she wants to work in a profession
And because Orange Coast- that helps people.
College had a day-care center, Carol Williams, executive
she started taking classes there. director of Interval House, said
After a few months at the school, Vidales has always talked about
she got involved in the adult re- pursuing education and wanting
entry center. to help others.
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Raised in Michigan, Sheree moved to California when she was 10,
after her parents divorced. Four years later, her father died, right
around the time her Mother remarried.
Sheree:
My mother remarried when I was in elementary school and her new
husband and I just didn't click. I found it very difficult to feel at home
in my home. So, I sought to find an alternative. My father had passed
away when I was 14 and I received income from his death benefits. I
decided to become emancipated.
Sheree's legal pursuit was successful, and, at 15, the courts made
Sheree a legally independent adult. She got her own apartment,
finished high school early, took a full-time job, and, later, got married.
Sheree:
I was married at 19 and was married for almost 3 years. I guess I got
married too young. Neither my husband nor I were mature enough or
emotionally stable, and our marriage ended in domestic violence. He
felt it was okay to hit me. And, when he did, that one time, I left. We
were separated for over a year.
She divorced and later found happiness in a new relationship, which
resulted in the birth of two children.
Sheree:
My oldest daughter was a year-and-a-half old, and I was not feeling
well. I went to see my doctor to get a check-up. My doctor said he
found that I had cervical cancer and scheduled me for a biopsy the
next day. So, the following day I did have the biopsy and, at the
same time, found out that I was expecting my second daughter.
Within 24 hours, I learned that I had a both a life-threatening illness
and another child on the way. My life turned upside down.
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Sheree recovered, and, after six years together, separated from her
daughters'father. Now, as a single parent, she longed to make a
better life for her children, both emotionally and financially. But her
limited education was also limiting her career opportunities.After
being passed over for yet another promotion, she realized she would
need to improve her job skills to increase her earning potential. So,
she quit her job to go back to school full-time.
Sheree:
Since I've been here, it's been a real strain, financially. I've had to
totally change my lifestyle. Coming from working full-time to not
having a job for over a year was really hard. I took a part-time job
here, as a Student Assistant, and that has helped a little bit. I've
really relied,though, on financial aid and the support of my family.
My daughters'father helps out financially with the children and my
mother is very supportive,too.
Sheree was on the.verge of having to drop out and return to work
full-time when, by chance, she learned*about an off-campus program
that gave her new hope.
Sheree:
I have a great network of friends, and I have gotten so'much help
from a program called "Project Self-Suffciency."They guide us to be
independent, help us with self-esteem, and connect us with resources
where we need help. If it's financial assistance you need, they'll help
you get that. Or, if you need a job, they'll find you a job. If you need
an apartment, they'll find an apartment. And so on. They're just really
there to help you in whatever areas you need help the most.
After finding the help that she needed to stay in school, Sheree went ,
about becoming a mentor to help others to return to school. She has
been the guiding force behind a student legislative committee that
has placed a bill before the state House of Representatives. This bill
would eliminate sales taxes on books at college bookstores, saving
students money on the cost of their books as well as allowing the
schools to use those savings to fund additional school programs.
Sheree:
I'm continuing to work with community colleges and.help other
students, so many of whom have a financial or an educational
disadvantage and probably would not go to.school. So, we go to high
schools to encourage those students. We bring them on campus and
show them that education is affordable, accessible and supportive.
What we do really does make a huge difference to those students.
Making a difference is what Sheree King is all about. She urges
every potential college student to apply for financial aid, and reminds
us that, regardless of your financial status, moderate-interest loans,
grants, and scholarships are available-to everyone at the state and
federal level.
To find out more, contact your local high school or college financial
aid office.
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KENNETH STEINHARDT/For the Register
A BETTER LIFE.''Honoree, ennifer Rock hugs,daughter Alycia, 5,
during the Project Self-Sufficiency recognition program, held at
Huntington Beach City Hall.
A DIRECTORY OF SINGLE-PARENT RESOURCES
Project"Self-Sufficiency Parents Without Partners
City Hall,2000 Main St.,Hunting- South Orange County Chapter
ton Beach,Calif.92648;.'(714)536- (714) 262-1538
5439 or 536-5263 Fullerton/Anaheim(714)441-1682
Applicants must live or work in Orange Coast (north county)"
Huntington Beach:or be referred (714) 847-8480
to the program through, an PWP International Web site:
Orange County shelter. As there http://www.parentsplace.com/
is just one full-time and one half- readroom/pwp
time staff member, be patient " An international volunteer orga-
for a return call. . nization offering family activi-
Orange County Housing Authority ties and educational programs.
(714) 480-2918 All verified single parents can "
They can help with low-income join. Dues vary,.
housing. National Association of Child Care
Children's Home Society Resource and Referral Agencies .
(714) 835-8252 . 1319 F St. NW, Suite 810
Subsidized child care is avail- Washington, D.C. 20004
able. (800) 424-2246
Coast College District Can provide information on
(714) 438-4600 child-care programs .and re-
EOP counselors can offer infor- sources in your area.
mation to low-income students National Organization of Single
hoping to enter Coastline,Golden Mothers
West or Orange Coast colleges. P.O. Box 68
Ideas for Single Parents Midland, N.C. 28107
P.O. Box 4334 (704) 888-KIDS or 888-MOMS
Huntington Beach, Calif. 92605 Nonprofit clearinghouse of infor-
(714) 841-1125 mation and support network for
Newsletter and activities for single moms. Will send a free
Orange County single parents. sample issue of bimonthly news-
$18 a year. letter.
"I have dealt with enough This fall, Project Self-Suffi-
w shame from myself. This pro- ciency hopes to have the -re-
x.::. .
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,•. ...;::;::,-.:..,.L-;r•.:::.::_:.:'': gram is noCa handout;not a free
:: ride not a feel-sorry-for-you
thing.It's a support system.And and her three daughters move to
Berkeley so she can pursue a de-
�' �..' O I couldn't.have done what I've medical
ve„ -gree and, eventually,
done without it.
In 1992, Evans was 25,just di school. Nguyen doned the family six years ago,.s husband aban-
rsu vorced and raising a 5-year-old when she insisted on staying
son on $1,000 a month from her . home to care for twin daughters'
lob as a medical assistant. Rent
with heart problems, instead of
1. was$600..Tired of random room-0� work.
mates whose morals she-couldn't t Both women were awarded
#' count on,-tired of holiday jobs
�. holarships
community-funded sc
that still left •h r living on the
CITIES:Vhen p&entS edge, tired .of just being tired, at Tuesday's recognition cere-
are shaky; Huntington Evans started thinking long-
term.
� � mony at Huntington Beach City
Beach s Project.Self She'wanted to become a,regis- Hall.Over the noise of their chit=
Sufficien` Ste S ll tered nurse:But more school and _ dren playing in the back of the
p P fewer. work hours added up to room;several mothers told about
By.SUSAN 13ESZE WALLACE. welfare, a word that made her their struggles, before $12,000 in
.The Orange County Register; cringe:Then one night sloe got to . awards were. presented by
From Huntington Beach, talking to a waitress, another
. single mom, and she learned groups including Pacifica Hospi-
about Project Self-Sufficiency. tal Care Center and the Elks
- Club.
hey lived in pockets of Volunteers have come forward Former Huntington Beach'res-
P . desperation. - Three with food;clothing; car repairs, idents Jim and Liz Breslauer,
dental work ,tuition help
, coun- who happily sat on tables during
���= �•: • children and :� their � PP Y
mother in one bed- seling, computers, child care, the no-frills evening, pledged to
`��� - ° room, so 'the* other mentors, legal aid, swimming _.
could be rented out. Mother and lessons, housing and holiday
goodies—just about anything to next year double their $5,000 in
daughter .in a' hotel; trying to free a parent's mind to focus on scholarships from a family trust.
break free from an abusive man. career goals and financial stabil- Liz greslauer was once an "un-
Mother and son rotating among Ity. deremployed single mother.
fends'-homes, trying to make The parents,currently 96 won- "This charity just felt right to
nightly tips add up to a security our group, said Robyn Ewing,
depos president of the Pacific Coastit. en whose pasts include both bad
When the issue at hand is de- decisions and tragedy beyond Mothers Club,whose play groups
tiding between shoes for your 5- their control, are expected to have led to charitable endeavors-
year-old or keeping your elec- work hard at school or job train have
on, there isn't much ever-
ing. If they backslide into bad "We know l00 percent of our do-
gy:for dreams. . habits or relationships, the pro-
nation goes to the recipients. It's
am a the answer to welfare reform.
Unless your city supports you. gram acts as utilize a stern lfare for a spe-
parent. People helping themselves."
In Huntington Beach,they call
that support Project Self-Suffi- cific,short time to fix what could
ciency.Of.150 federal welfare-to- become a lifelong problem,"said
Work programs created in 1985, Susan Edwards, the program's
including several in. Orange ebullient director. "Was welfare
County, it's the only one that re- set up to get people through col-
mains. lege? No. And we know that.
Federal dollars have dwindled, "But this is the only way some
people can go to college. When
but.the City Council,:residents, the welfare system changes,
churches, developers,- civic we'll change with it.But this pro-
groups, banks, local businesses gram is working for these wom-
and a Project Self-Sufficiency en."
Foundation have spun a web of Evans graduated May 29 from
support enabling hundreds of sin- Golden West College with an as-
gle parents to not only break free sociate's degree. She is studying
from welfare checks,but also be- to take state nursing boards and
come professionals in fields they has earned a Hoag hospital in-
care about,and parents in homes ternship. 71
they can be proud of.
"When I hear talk about people
on welfare just sitting on the
couch watching traffic go by,
that makes my skin crawl,"said
Tracy Evans, one of 33 Project
Self-Sufficiency parents honored
for achievements last week.
COMPUTERS FROM 9
dents just need a word proces-
sor,Edwards says,but some
study computer graphics or ar-
chitecture and require more ad-
vanced computers.In some
cases,instructors demand that
students use speck software,
such as Microsoft Excel.
Its Your Busme .
Each Project Self-Sufficiency
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER,JAN.27,1997 BUSINESS 9 participant writes a letter de-
scribing her need for a comput-
er.Then Dawn Stanton and Ed-
wards match needs with equip-
ment on band.
There's a long waiting list.
'Some of their stories are
heart-wrenching,"says Dawn
;•.w , Stanton.
One formerly battered wom-
xP.r.
�,•• §`'• . ,• � rs __ an with two children is making
straight A's in law school.An-
other with three children—in-
cluding twin toddlers in need of
constant medical attention—is
in a pre-med program.
Other programs.similar to
4 Project Self-Sufficiency collect
k = old computers for schools,such
as Surplus for Schools through
the Orange County Department
of Education and Orange Coast
- - •„_ ,,,,;,:,.,.,;. �� I IBM PC Users Group in Costa
'r 1 Mesa.
�; •_ ., 11 The computer contributions
may not be tax d ldttctible.A
business that has already taken
a tax writeoff for its computers
can't write them off a second
time as a donation,explains Ju-
yst dee Slack,a Fountain Valley
Q enrolled agent and tax expert.
bit You can still write off the,fair
market value of a computer not
used for business.
zar` Giving a used computer to a
charity 'is still a good,socially
conscious thing to do,aside
from any writeoff,"Slack adds.
Project Self-Sufficiency's
DANIEL A.ANDERSON/The Orange County Register computer donations have in-
COMPUTERS FOR CHARITY:Shell Heller of Huntington Beach,fore round,'received a revitalized computer with help from creased each year.Many peo-
y g 9 ple and companies now give
Susan Edwards,center,director of Project Self-Sufficiency and Don,left,and Dawn Stanton of User Friendly Computers. more advanced systems be-
cause technology is escalating
so rapidly.One company re-
cently donated 10 486s
GIVE AND T CH
"We're unable to use any-
thing(older)than 3M comput-
CHARITY: Couple give away refurbished computers to help,unemployed single mothers. era be ausent we can't get re-
parts or or software,"
By JAN NORMAN Dawn Stanton says."Then they have explains Dawn Stanton.
The Orange County Register I'+. WpNT.T,O HELP? to be away longer to work on the Refurbishing the systems
` school's computers." falls on Don Stanton.Some-
awn Stanton has a rule .For more information4bbut,dona"v In 1992,the Stantons started asking times the task is as simple as
about chant Don't just ` 5Ing Computers to Project'Sglf't4h-' customers who bought new computers replacing a power supply or re-
Self-
give, '?'ci if they would donate their old systems formatting a hard drive.Some
give,give tools so people uency,call Susan Edwards:at to Project Self-Sufficiency students. donations are only good for
can help themselves. 536 5439.L;'.:
Dawn and her husband, �w:�.`` ' `,-. ..•.: .- .;:'�.� ',' •:.. "If they have their own computer, spare parts.The table in his of-
DDon,own User Friendly Computers in they can do their schoolwork at fice kitchen is cluttered with
home,"Edwards says,"and their kids_ drives,cables and other com-
Huntington Beach,so the obvious tool and mail order increasingly dominat-
for them is a computer. ed computer sales,User Friendly learn use the computer,too." puler parts.
p p Y Donations didn't exactly flood in at The only limit on the pro-
In four years the Stantons have re- moved toward installation,training first.They got a few ancient personal gram is what is donated and
furbished 32 used computers and given and service. computers that didn't have hard Don's time,"his wife says."Wt
them to Project Self-Sufficiency, All the while,Dawn Stanton volun- drives.Still,they were better for word wouldn't have a program with-
which helps unemployed single moms teered with Project Self-Sufficiency, processing than typewriters. out him."
get an education or training so they one of 150 demonstration projects na- "I don't know how I would have Dawn Stanton adds,"People
can support their families. tionwide started in 1985 by the U.S. managed without a computer,"says want to give when they know it
"When we set up a woman with a Department of Housing and Urban De- Shelly Heller,who received one of goes to a quality person.The
computer and see her kids,we walk velopment. those old computers and recently best thing we can do for them is
away feeling so good,"Dawn Stanton When the federal money dried up,so graduated with a degree in animal sci- supply tools to help them be-
says."We get more out of it than they did most projects.Huntington Beach ence from California State Polytechnic come taxpaying members of thr
do." has continued its program through a University,Pomona. community instead of a drain
The Stantons are proof that small community development block grant, Heller was driving 70 miles round- on the system."
businesses can make a difference. explains project director Susan Ed- trip daily to college and couldn't stay
Such efforts rarely get big headlines wards.
or attract big clients.They merely im- Currently 106 women,most of them to do homework on campus computers
prove one life at a time: Huntington Beach residents,are in because she had to pick up her son,
The Stantons bought User Friendly Project Self-Sufficiency. Justin,from day care.
Computers as a retail shop on Beach "If they're in school,they're away Most Project Self-Sufficiency stu
Boulevard irl 1989..AA meg4,reKai(ers- from their,g¢jldKen so-much any"y,". ,_r r f: R"e see COMPUTERS Page 11
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g parents Hel in sin le make it on their own. p g
Project helps individuals to find housing and become,independent. help and hope, program.The project's goal is to
Project Self-Sufficiency is a help parents get off and stay off
will one day becpme.In•her ice- Bachar juggles college courses, Public-private partnership with welfare.
By June Casagrande,Independent blue eyes linger hints of thee., a part-time job and caring for the city of Huntington Beach It's all the little things
frightened and dependent per- her 6-year-old son,Tyler—all that helps single parents with Project Self-sufficiency does for
son she once was, on$456 in welfare benefits per education,housing,child care, me that help me know I can
In the,tall,striking frame of employment,finances,trans- make it—like getting an Easter '
Nona Bachar is a silhouette of Now caught in the middle of month.But Project Self- portation and personal matters. basket for Tyler or presents at
the successful professional she her transformation,31-year-old Sufficiency has given Bachar The city provides office space Christmas,"said Bachar,sitting
and salaries for a'full-time direc- with her son on a bed that dou-
tor and a part-time.assistant.But bles as a couch in their tiny one-
funds for tuition,food and a long bedroom 11th Street apartment,
1` list of other needs come from For Thanksgiving,Christmas
private,corporate and church and Easter,.the project's Adopt-
donations,and from the Project A-Family program teams up vol-
Self-Sufficiency Foundation, unteer donors with participant
which this year raised about families.They share dinner and
THURSDAY,AUGUST 7, 1997 $24,000 in scholarships for the receive gifts for the children.
Bachar is an honors student five by enrolling in an educa- "I had nothing,"Tschudy with a vast network of commu-
working toward her associate's tional program and are follow- said. "I was 36 years old and nity volunteers,Edwards coordi-
degree at Orange Coast College. Ing through on their stated had to start all over.I was tern- nates donated services from
She plans to transfer to intentions. fied.In a program like this,you local dentists,lawyers and other
Chapman University,where she "What's really important learn you possess all the keys. professionals.
will study physical therapy.And about the program is that it's They just teach you how to use "It's all the little things—like
she said she couldn't do it with- designed to get you off welfare those keys you had all along." if your tire blows out,and you
put Project Self-Sufficiency's and keep you off,"said Brandi Both Bachar and Selanders can't afford a new one,"Bachar
help. Selanders,a 24-year-old use Project Self-Sufficiency's said."You can call Susan up,
Three years ago,Bachar had s Huntington Beach mother of 6- food pantry—a collection of and she'll help.All those little
a very different life and a very year-old twin girls, donated dry goods and food. things make all tfie difference in
different outlook.Caught in • t Selanders,a student at Cal housed in a garage.Working the world."
addictions and repercussions %• ; � State Long Beach,emphasized
from her own abusive childhood, Project Self-Sufficiency's intan-
Bachar had an awakening. gible benefits.
"Tyler had just turned 3,and I "It's the support and encour-
was working as a bartender," agement they give you,
she
she said."And that whole '_+ said. "We go to meetings,and
lifestyle—the late'nights,the » there are all these women who
drinking—just wasn't where I �', ^'t_ are doing it,and you feel like,
should be.I went to visit my sick 'I'm not alone.They're doing it,
father in Florida.I saw him,and KIM HAGGERTY/INDEPENDENT and so can I.-
I just realized I was falling into, Orange Coast College stu- Bicki Tschudy is living proof.
the same trap that I grew up in.I dent Nona,Bachar,31(pic- In late 1989 the 43-year-old
knew I had,to turn things around tured with her 6-year-old mother of four was in a Seal
—for Tyler." son Tyler Brown),is one of Beach battered women's shelter
She sought help through the with no money,no possessions
program and moved to a nine- approximately 100 clients of and no idea what to do,The
unit building that houses a small Project Self-Sufficiency. shelter's director told her about
fraction of Project Self- Project Self-Sufficiency.By
Sufficiency's 100 or so clients. recognition ceremony in June, February 1990 she had housing,
"We were set up as a housing the program honored 45 gradu- food and clothes for her children
program initially,"explained city ates who are evidence of its suc- and was enrolled in classes at
Human Services Coordinator cess. Golden West College.In May of
Susan Edwards,who directs the One of the program's 1996,she graduated from Cal
program. ",Then the housing strengths is that it'works closely State Fullerton with a bachelor's.
vouchers(from the Departrnent with participants to achieve spe- in sociology.She now holds
of Housing and Urban cific goals.All Project Self- three positions in a Huntington
Development]left the program Sufficiency parents must be in Beach law firm—assisting
about four years ago." school or a job training program attorneys,selling Insurance and
Despite the lack of govern-. with a clear direction.The pro: Warning's substance=abuse facil-
ment funding,the program not gram only accepts participants ity.She now supports her family
only survives,it thrives.At a who have already shown initia without any outside assistance.
June 91, 1995
SUCCESSFUL PROJECT: Participants .urged. ;
Tracy Flores,
with her to work toward their goals
daughter, '
Paige,5,is one FROM t ress said her world fell apart
of 27 poor, —and a resulting$4 million in three years ago when she be-
single mothers cuts to services for the poor— came pregnant, couldn't work
to be honored has some officials feeling jittery. enough hours,and split up with .
by Huntington The city and federal money the father of her child.
Beach's Project pay for two employees and an "I used to be able to shop, I
Self Sufficiency, office to run the program.Emer- would pay my bills, I had,cred-
a program gency loans to poor.parents, it,"she said."Then I went from'
celebrating its Thanksgiving turkeys and other middle class to lower class in like
10th services are donated privately. a day."
anniversary.A Programs such as Project Self Ives started to collect welfare
narcoleptic who Sufficiency have seen the job' eight -mo.1tLs after Christian,
is studying to market shrink to exclude more now 3, was born. With encour-
be a private and more high school graduates agernent from Project Self Suffi-
investigator, in favor of workers with college ciency,she says,this fall she will
Flores needed degrees,local officials said. attend the University of Califor- -
help because "You really can't-go out into .nia,Irvine,to study engineering.-
her disability the`world with typing and word- School is paid for by loans and '
caused her to processing skills.and expect to grants. •'
fall asleep make it,"coordinator Susan M. "What I've borrowed from the
while driving Edwards said. = system,"I'll be paying back in
or taking The Huntington Beach project taxes when I get out,"Ives said.
exams. formed a private foundation Iast "i paid taxes for yearn before I
year to help raise money and link got into this predicament."
community volunteers tOmentor Flores says narcolepsy caused
low-income single parents. The her to fall asleep in class and lose
foundation has raised$20,000 to some of her short-term memory.
help poor parents with child care She controls it with prescription
and transportation, Foundation drugs,and lives with her daugh-
Chairwoman Haydee Tillotson ter,Paige,S.
said. Last year,she says,she tried
"Anything that's going to keep to get Coastline College to ac-
ANA VO EGAs these parents in school and keep commodate her disability with
The Register them -moving toward their longer study periods for tests and
goals," said Tillotson, .a city tape recorders in class.
CITIES: A p .i commissioner. "The Flores turned to Edwards for
key of it is through education, advice..Edwards told Flores'to
1 O-year- and it.does work." write a letter to Assemblywoman
Old Hun- Program statistics are incom- Doris Allen,R-Cypress,who ex-
plete tin On ashamed f because graduates,
welfare pasts, plained that narcolepsy Was cov-
P ered under the federal Ameri-
Beach don't always keep in touch,offi- cans with Disabilities Act.
program cial said. participants. g Score one for Flores,who says
is Five of iz et off
helping to welfare,according to a program she is now three courses away
p g survey submitted to the U.S.De- from an associate degree, with
shepherd partment of Housing.and Urban the help of her tapes and extra
single par- Development in 1994.Seven of 12 study time.
g p get full-time jobs,and seven of 12 When the Department of Motor
ents away got college degrees plus profes- Vehicles tried to yank her license '
from pub- sional certification in fields such m 1992,she acted as her own at-
from torney and sued the agency.She
as registered nursing.
11C-aSS1S- "Most of the women do it incre-
won back her right to drive last
tance pro- mentally," Edwards said. year.
"Somebody who gets a computer Eventually Flores hopes"to
gl'amS. certificate and gets a job at$9 at. shed Social Security to work as a
an hour isn't going to get com- free-lance private investigator
pletely off of all public assistance and paralegal:She has complet-
at once." ed correspondence courses in
Angelique Ives, 26, earned an surveillance, tracking missing
associate degree with a concen- people and fingerprinting.She is
tration in mathematics and engi- studying for the state private in-
neering this year from Golden vestigator's exam.
West College. The former wait- "I won't let go,"she said.
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'1 FEEL REALLY STRONG':Cindy Condict,a former flight attendant book on human anatomy.Project Self-Sufficiency has helped Condict
who plans to become•a nurse,shows daughter Sierra Downing,S,her get a clean home,an education — and a big helping of hope.
OFF WELFARE, FARING WELL
SOCIAL SERVICES: Project Self-Sufficiency, a federal program that has all but vanished
nationwide, is going strong in.Huntington Beach, easing single parents off public assistance.
By MELISSA BALMAIN WEINER Here's Patti Martinez,off wel- Department of Housing and Ur- knows of no other city in the na-
The Orange County Register fare for the second year in a row, ban Development in 150 cities tion that does.
From Huntington Beach and earning almost $39,000 a and counties nationwide — in- In some cases,federal officials
year as a registered nurse. cluding several cities in Orange said,the project disappeared be-
And there,behind them all,is a County. cause it was supplanted by
ere's Cindy Condict, program that's a relic of sorts.A Its mission:to ease single par- newer federal programs such as
finally feeling good relic that,to the joy of educators, ents off welfare by giving them Family Self-Sufficiency.In other
about herself, after businesspeople, shelter.workers low-cost housing and education. cases, Edwards said, it was a
years of"stupid dat- and police, received another City by city,county by county, matter of starvation: The pro-
ing,"poverty and de- year of federal funding Monday the program has gone belly up, gram died because it was out-
spair. night from the Huntington Beach said Susan Edwards,director of matched for federal money and
Here's Kathy Jaussen,thrilled City Council. Project Self-Sufficiency in Hun- ignored by local residents who
because her children will see her Project Self-Sufficiency began tington Beach. No other city in might have rescued it.
graduate from community col- as a two-year pilot program in. Orange County has the program
lege this month. 1985, when it was funded by the. anymore, she said. In fact, she Please see WELFARE Page 2
JUNE 1995
City ,profifes
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or
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interest
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the Breeze,
Give us a
call at X5249.
Susan Edwards has seen many single parents reach their dreams by
getting assistance through Project Self-Sufficiency.
Project Self-Sufficiency helps others Having
to reach their dreams
"If it wasn't for this program, 1 divorced, had a young child and was . Problems?
wouldn't have achieved this dream," on welfare.
said Brenda Rogers after she gradu- "I wanted to get off of welfare and
ated from law school this year. I wanted to finish college. It seemed �a
Established 10 years ago, Project impossible to do both. With the help 2
Self-Sufficiency has seen many come from Project Self-Sufficiency , I was
to realize their dreams. Project Self- able secure housing and to enroll at
Sufficiency is a local Huntington Long Beach. After 11 months I was
Beach program which assists low- off of welfare." „
income single-parents achieve eco- "As I neared finishing my degree,
nomic independence from governmen- the opportunity arose to go to law
tal assistance through a vast commu- school. So the last year of my under-
pity and county network of human graduate work-I went to CSULB during Call the PC-Help
services. the day and law school at night." Line at Ext. 5193
The program is coordinated for the "After I pass the Bar, I'm looking
City by Susan Edwards with the toward a career in Water Law. And I'd
assistance of Stephanie Silva. like to be able to assist Project Self- role in the implementation of the
"We have around 100 families in Sufficiency participants with Family program. Private and non-profit
the program,"said Susan Edwards. Law issues." agencies assist in job training, educa-
"Each June we recognize several of "I would not have been able start tion scholarships,child care scholar-
the participants that have been able to on the road to getting this degree and ships,food and clothing donations and
reach their goals. This year we have finishing law school had Project Self- volunteer services.
two receiving their RX's, one who is Sufficiency not been there to help me On June 20, Project Self-Suffi-
getting their Master's in Social Work, get started." ciency will have "a Piece of the
and five who are receiving their high "I'm really proud of Brenda,"said Solution"fund-raiser in the "B-rooms'
school diplomas." Edwards. "And it makes me feel good of the Civic Center, 2000 Main St.
"Brenda is the only to have gone that Project Self-Sufficiency and its Pieces of a puzzle will be sold for$1.
this far with her education." partners in the community were able 30 of those pieces will be drawn for
When Brenda first moved to to assist her in reaching her goal." prizes. For more information call
Huntington Beach she was newly The local community plays a vital Susan Edwards at X 5439.
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H j�TjT IGTSHUNTINGTONT T BEACH1 nLj'j Ceremony to Laud
Project `Graduates'
Three months after Gina Webber
gave birth to a son in the summer of
1989, her marriage ended suddenly and
she became a single parent.
Webber left Tulsa, Okla., where she
was living,and moved back here,where
she grew up and graduated from high
school.
Unable to find work,she sank deeper
into debt. But Webber didn't want any
government handouts.She refused to go
n, on welfare.
*.` "It was a pride thing,"she said."I felt
' I needed to work as hard as I could to
beat the system."
alb{u!' The former Huntington Beach High
School cheerleader put her skills to
work and opened a small dance studio to
M.°'' help pay the bills.
FOCUS It wasn't enough.
She needed help—just like many 5* �
Project Self-Sufficient helped _,I Y P other single parents who find them- ;.
Cher 1 C. Yri o en a single Y $ Y r $ selves in need of housing,employment,
parent with a daughter, 10- child care, job training and higher «
year-old Lorie Ann, achieve education.
economic independence. Yri- Webber turned to Project Self-Suffi-
$o en will join other program cienc , a city-sponsored program that g
r
"graduates" at a Huntington began in 1985—the only one of its kind
Beach ceremony tonight.B3 in Orange County.,
_ Through public and private support,
r the program gives low-income single
parents the chance to become financial-
a� ly independent—to get off the welfare
payroll and other government assist- - <' �>�; �.'���.'• �_�-° .w� ^ . �
ante. :,.<:3:H-:��� �. �"` .•.. F,,m�,
Webber received housing assistance
t:r° ,�„ .. •.,,:;:w�<.,5'��_'- �':� �;�"',
so she could use her money for college
expenses. She also received food, cloth-
ing and counseling. w: 2:. Y :s> -;<.:::: rF: tiw 1 «R•:
• °' ;��,I�� f•;;:, 3,a ?:'%%..r.'.. ;:,_� T:)'<' ,%1:.5 i#' a s,:sl •`r�,`'Ff:&
Today,Webber,28,whose son,Brett,
is now almost 5 is proud of her
accomplishments.
In May, she earned a bachelor's
degree from Chapman University and �"`��., •>�: ��a?a�s�zy�L`�s:;'�,� : :'•F"<��
IL
, a �n e o er
usan Edwards had always wanted daughters—instead she Like any social program, the project has problems. You can
had three sons and ended up living in a house full of men hear the frustration in Edwards' voice when she talks about the
But she reached her goal, in a way, when she became three-year-old budget freeze that forced her to cut back on staff.
director of the Huntington Beach-based Project Self Sufficiency, But ex-teacher Edwards gets.excited when talk turns to her moth-
effectively becoming"mother"to over 100 single moms between ers. "One woman spends five hours on the bus each day to get to
Y the ages of 22 and 47. school and back,"she enthuses."She's 38—and her 17-year-old
The project, which helps single mothers become perma- daughter has had two children in as many years—but she's in her
{ nently self-sufficient through education and retraining, was fourth year of college and she's doing it!"
' single moms developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Each year, "graduating" moms take part in the Annual
have beenDevelopment in 1984. When federal funding dried up in Recognition Day which, this year, included 31 parents who had
through hell," 1989, cities had the option of adopting the 150 projects in completed the program. "These women came from broken
says Susanexistence, but, says Edwards, the Huntington Beach pro- homes," says Edwards. "Some were alcoholics and some were
gram is the only one left. addicts. They've been through hell and they've done it." Of
During their time in the program—anywhere from three course,all moms don't have the same success,"but the ones who
o to five years—participants are expected to reach a predeter- get through make it all worthwhile."
o x Huntington mined'goal,which Edwards helps them set and achieve. Working with single mothers has made Edwards take a closer
a Beach. I
"If a woman wants to be,for example,a beautician,I say, look at her own life. "My parents were married.for 54 years. I
A `Fine—but is it realistic?"' explains Edwards. "I send her off to went straight from high school to college and I've been married
interview a few beauticians to find out if they like their work, for 30 years;"she says."I did everything like June Cleaver and I
su^ whether they get medical care and retirement, and whether they thought that was normal, but it's not any more, it's become an
find enough clients to pay their bills." Edwards then discusses extraordinary life, and I think that's at the root of many of soci-
with the mother whether her projected career will support her ety's problems."
lifestyle. —V.Ruth Entwistle
Thursday, July 8, 1993 Huntington
(J CIE
SOCIETY-EDITOR MARILYN BOHLE, 18682 Beach Blvd.,Huntington Beach,CA 92648
Mupam he 1ps 'women.
;.-their lives togethew.. ca
'—Project Self-Sufficienry it a local. .
here were tears;lots of program which assists low-income j
them.Most of them were single parents achieve econoinic `. t T
tears of joy coming from independence from.governmental -a
single mothers who were at assistance through a network of �"° s
u
ieginning to put their lives human services.
to ether with the help and The project,coordinated',
g P j
,rt of Project Self-Sufficiency, through the Huntington Beach
free years ago,when I moved Community Services Department ; ,
to Huntington and directed by Susan Edwaids,
Beach,I was left began in 1985 when the citybegan
homeless with participating in a national Project s�:- -
four children Self-Sufficiency pilot program. ' �+, ^ u°
after a difficult ' '
Since then,the Huntington �� "
divorce, said Beach program has gained c
Deborah."I �.: ;..
national attention as one of t{te.
V
don't know where best administered in the country*•:, W
I would be todaY but it is,unfortunately,one of th e : o. —
without the help "'-
few remaining programs Left.
of PS-S.I was
"Our program is successful here : i! �i'I�I, ! "*= >± r'
given. because of the public and privacy
o�@ encouragement, partnership we have and due to
both emotionally the tremendous community
)Cie and financially, involvement our program has been £ f .:
� z
and it was able to generate."said Susan
comforting to Fdwards,PS-S director."We have
hat I had a safety net and , the holiday Adopt-a-Family
tr my children would not go program which provides food,and a
• other needs to our families at
program enabled Deborah, holidays,and companies who a
ier PS-S artier ants,to go P P 8 provide food and clothing through v .
of and earn a teaching direct donations or company
while their children are sponsored donation drives: she to
ared for.In.some instances, said.
subsidized,food is provided There are currently 105 women w, 3
ien available,housing and approximately 210 children in v
d.Deborah is now in a ��°
the program,with a wait list of
to teaching position,and over 140. If Susan had a wish,it }
new of a full-time would be for more rental
in the fall. assistance form OCHA(Orange ''; v
ty-seven young women,the County Housing Association)and 3
;raduation class since the for full-funding from the city.. W
7egan,took part in an Project Self-sufficienq_parentc u
-packed ceremony at - 1e
ton Beach City Hall last must be single,unemployed or
vhile family and friends under employed,and highly-
them on. motivated to work toward
the Recognition Program, achieving a•career which.will
my past PS-S graduates support their family.The must,live -�
come to,share in the joy
mplishments of current or work in the City of Huntington
s and participants,is Beach or be referred to the
the emotions seems
program from a shelter in Orange
to v,
i these women who are County. C
ai
ers to struggle. .o
Because of her achievements, Web-
ber, along with 30 other women .who
have been involved in the program and ■Huntington Beach
have become self-sufficient, will be ■Seal Beach
s recognized in a ceremony from 5 to 7 .BCuen Pa*
■Stanton
n.. ...:; .., ■La Palma
tonight at the Civic Center.
Susan M. Edwards, director of the ;, ,,, ■Los Alamitos
program, said the "graduates" have ;, ■Ross
received registered nursing degrees, :?'?i:: ;t r: ■sunset Beach
two- and four-year.college degrees and
certificates in vocational programs.
Edwards.said 95 women and their without the program.
children currently are in the program. "It's been a blessing for me and my
Julie Shortt, 28, the mother of two .
sons,Joshua,o12,ther choice but and James,t to go on son . . . I have my life back," Webber
she had no oth
believed said."I'm educated,and I can give back
•
welfare after her divorce. to my community by teaching chil-
Because she wanted to make some dren."
thing of herself,Shortt became involved Shortt added that the program has
in the program,which helped her get an changed her outlook an life.
apartment and gave her the financial "Before,I never thought about mak-
and emotional support she needed to go ing goals,"she said. "But I've been able
to college. to be a role model for my children and
Last month, she graduated from show them that when you set a goal,
Golden West College and has been you can achieve it.Now both of my sons
accepted into the college's nursing pro- want to go to college."
gram,starting in the fall. —DEBRA CANO
Cheryl C.Yrigoyen,41,a 1990 Project
Self-Sufficiency graduate and the
mother of.10-year.-old Lorie Ann, has
cleaned up her credit, has received a
nursing degree,works at a local hospital
and has bought a home.
After leaving her husband when her ;
daughter was an infant and going on
welfare, "I was bound and determined
to do something to support us," she
recalled.
The program gave her back her
self-esteem and "showed me that I
could do it. . . .I never thought I'd be a
property owner-ever."
o h d
. . ., T other women also said that the
couldn't have achieve their goals