what does “link” mean?. l.i.n.k. lifting individuals…nurturing kinships
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WHAT DOES “LINK” MEAN?
L.I.N.K.Lifting Individuals…Nurturing Kinships
MOTHER FATHER GRANDPARENTS SIBLINGS AUNTS UNCLES COUSINS FAMILY FRIENDS FOSTER PARENTS ADOPTIVE
PARENTS
WHAT IS A PARENT?
A NUCLEAR FAMILY IS DEFINED AS A SOCIAL UNIT THAT CONSISTS OF A MOTHER, FATHER, AND CHILDREN.
THE PROBLEM OUR ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO SOLVES IS THE INCREASING BREAKDOWN OF THE NUCLEAR FAMILY.
WE ARE ALSO STRIVING TO ENHANCE KINSHIPS BETWEEN EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
DIVORCE SINGLE PARENTS DEATH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MENTAL ILLNESS CHILD ABUSE/ NEGLECT ILLNESS TEEN PREGNANCY
WHAT CHANGES THE STABILITY OF THE FAMILY
The age and physical and mental condition of the child, giving due consideration to the child's changing developmental needs.
The age and physical and mental condition of each parent The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems
the child to be of reasonable intelligence, understanding, age and experience to express such a preference.
Any history of family abuse The role that each parent has played and will play in the
future, in the upbringing and care of the child.
Child Custody Policies
§ 63.2-912. Visitation of child placed in foster care. The circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations
district courts shall have the authority to grant visitation rights to the natural parents, siblings, and grandparents of any child entrusted or committed to foster care if the court finds (i) that the parent, sibling, or grandparent had an ongoing relationship with the child prior to his being placed in foster care and (ii) it is in the best interests of the child that the relationship continue. The order of the court committing the child to foster care shall state the nature and extent of any visitation rights granted as provided in this section.
FOSTER CARE
§ 16.1-278.15. Custody or visitation, child or spousal support generally.
B. In any case involving the custody or visitation of a child, the court may award custody upon petition to any party with a legitimate interest therein, including, but not limited to, grandparents, stepparents, former stepparents, blood relatives and family members. The term "legitimate interest" shall be broadly construed to accommodate the best interest of the child. The authority of the juvenile court to consider a petition involving the custody of a child shall not be proscribed or limited where the custody of the child has previously been awarded to a local board of social services.
EXTENDED FAMILY CUSTODY(CODE OF VIRGINIA)
L.I.N.K. began as a grass-root organization in 2013, which aims to promote family stability by providing voluntary, informal, and neighborhood based services to parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of children.
To address risk and challenges to the Hampton Roads families, L.I.N.K. and its community partners met with family experts in family services, visited model programs and reviewed the literature to determine how best to improve the lives of vulnerable families.
Mission Statement
Encourage productive parenting skills. Sponsor classes provided by outside programs Provide counseling services for parents of at-risk children
Promote interaction between parents and children Fundraising programs that encourage parents and children
to work together Team Building programs for parents and children
Decrease conflict in non-traditional parent-child relationship Family counseling services that promotes conflict resolution Seminars for non-traditional parents
Goals and Objectives
SOCIAL WORKERS MUST WORK ON THE MICRO AND MEZZO LEVELS TO WORK WITH FAMILIES
TO BE AN EFFECTIVE PROGRAM OUR ORGANIZATION MUST ALSO WORK WITH OTHER AGENCIES IN ORDER TO LINK OUR CLIENTS TO PROPER RESOURCES
HOW DO SOCIAL WORKERS PLAY A PART
Cities of : Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News,
Suffolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach Chesapeake Health Clinic Healthy Families Partnership Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Norfolk State University And many more…
Linking UP
Key Informant Community Forum Social Indicators
Needs Assessment
Key Informant(Interview)
How does your organization assist families in need?
Do you believe that parenting skills effect family stability?
In what ways can your agency help our organization promote family stability?
What resources do you feel are lacking for families in the Hampton Roads area?
What policies do you feel effect family stability?
Community Forum
What do you think is the number one problem with keeping families together?
Do you feel non-traditional parents have proper rights?
What do you feel you need from our organizations?
What ways do you feel you can promote our organization in your city?
How do you feel you can be an asset to our organization?
Social Indicators
The Hampton Roads region has the second lowest rate in the state for children under the age of 18 in foster care, with 3.5 children placed in care out of every 1,000 children in the region.
The rate of abuse in the Hampton Roads region was 4.18 per 1,000 children, higher than Virginia's average rate of 3.37
In 2010, the rate was 52.0 in Hampton Roads, while the state average was 40.2
There are a number of situations that place children at risk Parents who were abused as children
themselves Teenage parents Parental or family substance abuse Parental depression, stress, or other
mental health problems Family violence, such as intimate partner
violence Unemployment and poverty Community violence Family isolation Lack of parental knowledge about child
development and children's needs Lack of caregiver support for dealing with
children with disabilities or developmental delays
L.I.N.K
Property BudgetOffi ce Space $2,715 Monthly (Utilities Included)
Phone and internet bundle 114.99$ Monthly
ServicesSam's Club Membership $35 YearC&C Cleaning Services 1,200.00$ Year
Office Supplies Quantity Price TotalDell Desktop Comuters X6 7 $449.99 3,149.93$
Paper (5000 case) 10 $57.99 579.90$ Envelopes (500) 10 31.99$ 319.90$
Xerox Copier (color/black and white) 2 725.00$ 1,450.00$ Pens (72 pack) 10 4.98$ 49.80$
Highlighters (24 pack) 6 8.98$ 44.90$ Desk Chairs 7 92.98$ 650.86$
Staples (25000 per box) 4 3.48$ 13.92$ Stapler 7 2.98$ 20.86$
File Cabinet 7 352.98$ 2,470.86$ Offi ce Phone System 7 105.00$ 735.00$
Manilla Envelopes (100 count) 10 6.08$ 60.80$ Shredder 2 329.00$ 658.00$
Color-Print Calculator 7 28.99$ 202.93$ 3 Hole Punch 10 17.59$ 175.90$
TOTAL 10,583.56$
Salary Positions Available Yearly IncomeAdministrative Assistant 2 31,509.00$
Maintenance 2 30,881.00$ Program Director Ashney Vann 55,967.00$ Human Resources Tiera Wright 55,967.00$
Finance Chair Jaquay Patton 55,967.00$ Marketing Director Tracie Glover 55,967.00$
TOTAL 286,258.00$
MARKETING TOOLSBrochures 1000 211.99$ Magnets 2000 261.99$
Business Cards (Glossy) 6000 100.00$ Pens 2500 325.00$
TOTAL 898.98$
Entrance Fee: $20.00 p/family
Time: 8 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Description: 4 members of each family will compete in a 12 hour, nonstop line-dance competition. Whichever family is the last one standing wins a family vacation to Disney World for 3 days and 3 nights.
Rules: if one member of the family stops dancing, the whole family is disqualified. All members must keep dancing!
Purpose: to strengthen kinship bonds and teach them how to motivate as well as depend on one another, while teaching each individual that they are needed in their family.
“Family Dance Off: Linking the Lines!”
Mother & Son Movie Night
Geared towards mothers and sons (young men age 13-18) Price: $6.00 per person
When: Saturday June 22nd, 2013 Movie starts at 7:00 pm. Price includes showing of movie as well as
refreshments.
L.I.NK3112 Beachmont Road Norfolk, VA 23504
Telephone: 1-800-823-LINK
“ROLLBOUNCE”
JUNE 22, 2013
COME OUT FOR A FAMILY SKATE
NIGHT AT GREENBRIER
FAMILY SKATING RINK
$7 PER PERSONINCLUDES A SMALL SODA AND A SLICE
PIZZA
PROGRAMS
VICTORY WITHOUT VIOLENCE: Class topics: parents learn to
analyze their children's anger, how it impacts the family environment, and implementing positive responses to anger with children of different ages.
Building Better Relationships Class: Improving communication and
intimacy in couples, development conflict resolution skills and establish priorities.
GIGGLING GRADUATES Designed for children ages 1-4
years old. An energetic playgroup focusing
on social skills and school readiness.
PREGNANCY TO PARENTHOOD: Childbirth class designed to calm
fears and prepares you for the challenges and delights of parenthood.
ARMS TO ADOLESCENTS (AGES 1-4)Class topics: normal
childhood development, establishing nurturing routines, and positives discipline.
(AGES 5-12)Class topics: creating family rules, encouraging appropriate behaviors, communicating effectively, and managing anger.
(AGES 13-18)Class topics: communicating effectively, managing stress, handling anger appropriately, and developing negotiation skills
M.I.T.H.: Supportive environment for dads
to discuss their parenting challenges and delights in fatherhood.
L.I.N.K. Lifting Individuals…Nurturing Kinship
M.I.T.H. Treatment Group SurveyThis form is to be completed by all participants of the L.I.N.K. Organization.
Date of session or event___________________
Topic ______________________________
1.This session has been of value to me in the following ways: Please circle all that apply Recreationally Emotionally Educationally Of No Value 2.Do you plan to attend another group meeting?
Yes or No Why?
3.What did you enjoy most about this session or event? 4.What did you like least about this session or event?
5.What are issues or topics that you would like to see addressed in future sessions?
6. How would you rate this session?____________ 4=excellent 3=good 2=fair 1=poor
Program Evaluation and Review Technique
(PERT CHART)Goal Responsibility
Date Given Date Completed
Organization Name
Tracie Glover 01-15-2013 01-22-2013
Budget Jaquay Patton 01-29-2013 02-05-2013
Salary Information for budget
Tiera Wright 01-29-2013 02-05-2013
Change Name Tracie Glover 02-05-2013 02-12-2013
Goals and Objectives
Ashney Vann 02-05-2013 02-19-2012
Statistics for Social Indicators
Each Member 02-05-2013 02-19-2013
Contracts for Employees
Ashney Vann 02-12-2013 02-26-2013
Interview Questions
Each Member 03-01-2013 03-08-2013
Treatment Programs
Each Member 03-01-2013 03-22-2013
NO ONE SAYS IT’LL BE EASY
PARTICIPATION FUNDING LOCATION TRANSPORTATION MARKETING
ANALYZE THIS… AND THAT
NAME ANALYSIS
TRACIE GLOVER
JAQUAY PATTON
ASHNEY VANN • FAIRNESS• COMMUNICATION• TIME MANAGEMENT• ACCOUNTABILITY
TIERA WRIGHT • COHESIVENESS• COMMUNICATION