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130 <br /> the social and emotional well-being of youth. This commitment to continuity underscores RSN's <br /> dedication to the youth it serves. <br /> The past six years have also allowed RSN to cultivate and solidify crucial community- <br /> based partnerships and project collaborations with numerous youth-serving organizations. Most <br /> recently, RSN staff and our mentor collaborated with youth-serving organizations Grow Your <br /> World, Boomerang and Alliance Health to provide comprehensive wrap-around services to an <br /> RSN participant in need of housing, substance use and mental health interventions. Other <br /> collaborations have been essential to adapting and expanding RSN's reach and impact. For <br /> example, RSN has partnered with El Futuro and El Centro Hispano to culturally adapt its <br /> programming to meet the unique needs of Latinx youth, ensuring that these young people receive <br /> culturally competent and linguistically appropriate support. RSN has also facilitated skill- <br /> building groups within Orange County at Boomerang and United Voices of Efland-Cheeks, <br /> further extending its service delivery network and reaching youth in diverse community settings. <br /> Beyond direct programming, RSN actively participates in numerous coalitions focused <br /> on improving the mental and behavioral health of youth. These include the Orange County <br /> System of Care Collaborative, the Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth, the <br /> Durham/Orange Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Coalition, and the Orange County Juvenile <br /> Crime Prevention Council. RSN's involvement in these collaborative efforts demonstrates its <br /> commitment to a systems-level approach to addressing youth needs. Current funding from the <br /> BCBS Foundation of the Carolinas, the Oak Foundation, and Orange County's Juvenile Crime <br /> Prevention Council has enabled RSN to solidify its original program model and ensure its <br /> continued operation. Furthermore, RSN successfully completed the reporting requirements for its <br /> 2024 Orange County Opioid Settlement award, demonstrating its accountability and responsible <br /> stewardship of funds. RSN has also successfully passed both one-year and three-year Orange <br /> County JCPC programming monitoring and financial audit reviews, further reinforcing its <br /> commitment to operational excellence and fiscal responsibility. This diverse funding portfolio <br /> and demonstrated compliance reflect the community's recognition of RSN's value and the <br /> effectiveness of its programs. <br /> E. Evidence of Collaborations/Partnerships (10 points, page limit: not to exceed 1 1/4 <br /> pages) <br /> RSN prioritizes collaboration, recognizing its crucial role in providing comprehensive <br /> support to youth and families. We have a strong history of building and maintaining <br /> community partnerships, and we are committed to both strengthening existing collaborations <br /> and forging new ones. For example, RSN staff and mentors recently collaborated with Grow <br /> Your World, Boomerang, and Alliance Health to provide wraparound services, including <br /> 4 <br />