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35 <br /> homeless or formerly homeless individuals. <br /> - Design and implement a model employment and training program that focuses on <br /> individualized assessment,job goals,and placement activities_ <br /> - Develop and implement a credentialing process designed to create skills that prepare <br /> homeless persons for employment by establishing partnerships with local Chambers of <br /> Commerce to convene and educate about homeless people and their employment needs. <br /> - Enhance the skills development center list that exists on Franklin Street and develop a <br /> comparable site in Hillsborough. <br /> - Design and implement a strategy targeting those who are aging out of the foster care <br /> system as a pay to prevent future homelessness by building successful employment <br /> history and supporting ongoing financial literacy efforts. I <br /> - Support and build on the"Wheels for Work"model that is currently only available to <br /> work first participants. <br /> - Increase the number and availability of child care slots in quality child care centers for <br /> homeless families. <br /> - Support transportation expansion plan in Chapel Nill Transit System and Triangle Transit <br /> Authority. <br /> - Endorse ongoing discussions between Orange Transportation and the Chapel Hill Transit <br /> System. <br /> Output - Provide funding to at least two shelters to help fund transitional programs,to possibly <br /> Indicators: include job training programs. <br /> � <br /> �Priori�,�.�,�-;Pre�ent Hvmetessr�e�s�., ' �� _�� � ; , <br /> Strategies: - Youth aging out of the foster care system will maintain a relationship with human <br /> services to prevent homelessness. <br /> - Begin examining the data and relevant strategies designed to work with unemanipated <br /> youth between the ages of 16-18 who are running away. <br /> - Those exiting prison,the military,hospitals and other health related institutions will not <br /> be discharged into homelessness. <br /> - Assess the actual need and develop step down housing for those exiting inpatient <br /> substance abuse treatment services.This housing should create a safe and supportive <br /> environment designed to promote recovery. <br /> - Those with unstable housing will receive the necessary services to prevent loss of <br /> housing.This includes families who are doubled up that may lose their housing,those <br /> who are experiencing an immediate health care crisis that jeopardizes their housing,and <br /> those who have received eviction notices. <br /> - Develop a plan designed to address the current gap in affordable housing units available <br /> to homeless families and individuals. <br /> Output - Develop a Discharge Plan policy with Wake County and Durham County to have a unified <br /> Indicators: regional approach <br /> - Provide funding to at least two shelters to help fund transitional programs,to possibly <br /> include homeownership,rental and/or credit counseling. <br /> Attachment page G of J <br /> Do not submit this page <br />