Programs and Services

Life Enhancement Action Planning (L.E.A.P.) Program
- Individually customized to meet the needs of participants
- Goal Planning and Action Steps Assistance
- An assigned Life Enhancement Guide (L.E.G.) to mentor participant
- Comprehensive self-inventory & skills analysis
- 12-months of progress monitoring and coaching
- Resource referrals (where needed)
- Planned outings and activities exclusive to participants
Financial Empowerment (Money Management)
- Planning a Budget
- How to Save
- Being or Becoming (and Staying) “Bank-able”
- Loans and Investments
- Making Kids Money Smart
- Home or Car Buyers/Ownership
- Evaluating and Improving Your Credit

Computer Skills Training (Being Armed for Today’s Technology)
- Back to Basics: Using a computer
- Windows: the Basics
- Software Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Power Point)
- Internet Usage and E-mailing
- Improving Your Keyboard Skills
- Internet Safety (also offered as separate training for adults and youth)

Job Readiness Training (Preparing, Finding, and Keeping a Job)
- Identifying Your Skills: Ones You Were Paid For & Those You Weren’t
- Preparing an Effective Resume
- Applying for Jobs
- The Interview Process: Being prepared (includes mock interviews)
- “How Do I Look?” – First Impressions Do Matter ( appropriate dress)
- Job Placement Assistance (whenever possible)
- Job Retention: “I Got It, Now I Gotta Keep It”

GED Assistance/Training
- Assistance studying for GED
- Referral to multiple on-site GED locations
- Gift certificate awarded for successful completion (for L.E.A.P. participants only)

IEP (Individual Education Plan) Mentoring
- Understanding the IEP process
- Attend child’s IEP meetings when requested
- Assist in identification of services when possible

Resource Identification Assistance
- Helping identify where to go or who to contact
- Initiating contact on your behalf when possible
- Assisting through our own network if possible

Parental Skills Training (this service is now referred to outside organization)
- Basic Parenting Skills: Common Mistakes All Parents Make
- Communication Between Parent & Child
- Parent & Child Activities: Simple Fun For the Whole Family
- Stress Management: Relax, Relate, Release
- Nutrition: Healthy Eating That Still Tastes Great!
- Anger Management: Recognizing It Is To Control It

Advocacy Training (Advocacy 101)
- Learn to effectively speak up for yourself, your family, & community
- What does it mean to be or become a registered voter: Voter Bill of Rights
- Understanding the legislative processes and knowing your elected officials
- Getting educated about ballot issues and candidates

Holiday Support Program (HSP) – “All I Want For Christmas…..”
- Confirmed recipients are asked to participate in L.E.A.P. program if not already doing so at the time of acceptance
- Selection is done through a nomination process. Priority consideration is given to nominations that come through our L.E.A.P. program and community partners that we already have established relationships with
- If approved for participation, families are not notified until we have a firm commitment from supporters to adopt them
- Adopted families agree to be photographed for publishing purpose (Personal information will remain confidential and NEVER be shared without family’s express written consent)

Family & Individual Mentoring
- Individual mentorship is done through our L.E.A.P. program, but we work with entire family when requested
- Youth-to-youth mentorship is available through our Junior R.A.A.! Team

Forward Leaping Youth (F.L.Y.)
- For young people age 12-21 and age 3-11
- An avenue for them to voice and share their needs and concerns without censor
- Provides curriculum, workshops, and activities designed to address those needs and concerns in an age-appropriate manner
- Planned outings and activities for safe networking and fun
- Positive Self-development and Goal planning assistance
- Young people mentoring other young people

Wee – F.L.Y. Program
- For children 3-11
- Provides events, programs, and activities designed to promote education, creativity, and positive interaction and social skills
- Planned outings and activities for safe networking and fun
- Positive Self-development and support

Young Ladies of Excellence (YLOE) Program
- For young ladies age 10-18
- Sessions designed to nurture in areas critical to positive growth and maturity
- Teach and support 5 key ingredients: Positive Self-Esteem, Character Enrichment, Spiritual Maturity, Good Citizenship, and Personal Development
- Community service projects
- Activities and events that promote positive interaction with others
- Meets regularly 1 – 2 times per month

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