VALE Program
When youth do not have their social security cards, birth certificates, immunization/medical documentation and other vital life records, they are rendered completely “unidentifiable”. There are many instances when teenagers are unaware of their own birth dates. This often happens when a child is continuously moved from home to home and information is not transferred or is lost.
We have seized the benefits of technology to gather and store the vital life documents for youth, called the Virtual Assistant Living and Educational Program, The VALE Program. The program provides limited case management, assists youth to obtain and manage their records, which empowers them to better advocate for themselves.
- Provides access to online data storage and provide a secure portal to maintain personal and vital life documents.
- Introduce youth to computer technology and e-educational resources available via the internet, to achieve a higher rate of continued educational success.
- Exposes them to supporters who want to invest in the lives of our youth and promote higher self esteem.
We will also
- Work with our partners, USC Joint Educational Project, USC Department of Psychologyand Foshay Learning Center and many others to assess and identify the needs of youth and match them with services and resources.
- Engage youth at our events and activities to promote lifelong connections to supportive adults and peers.
- Collaborate, develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and individuals who will continuously provide support, resources, services and mentors to youth.
- Educate the community on understanding the dynamics of youth in foster care.
- Regularly monitor, support and reassess to ensure these youth are given the proper tools needed for educational and economic success for self sufficiency.
