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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 credential ing 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 greet 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. <br /> Support and build on the"Wheelsfor 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 centersfor <br /> homeless families. <br /> Support transportation expansion plan in Chapel Hill Transit System and Triangle Transit <br /> Authority. <br /> Endorse ongoing discussions between Grange Transportation and the Chapel Hill Transit <br /> ystem. <br /> Output - Provide funding to at least two shelters to help fund transitional programs,to possibly <br /> Indicators: includejob training programs. <br /> Strategies: - Youth aging out of the foster care system will maintain a relationship with human <br /> servicesto 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 institutionswill not <br /> be discharged into homelessness. <br /> - Assessthe 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 servicesto prevent loss of <br /> housing.This includes familieswho are doubled up that may lose their housing,those <br /> who are experiencing an immediate health care crisisthat 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 />