A Path Home Rise Grant Propsal

A PATH Home: RISE Grant Proposal
A PATH Home: RISE Grant Proposal 2
Abstract
Identifying and stressing the diversity of homelessness delves into the causes of the issue,
such as economic unfairness, a lack of affordable housing, scarce employment opportunities, and
systemic obstacles. Homelessness has substantial physical and mental health implications,
resulting in a greater frequency of illnesses, substance abuse, and mental health concerns among
homeless people and their family. Furthermore, it places a burden on public resources such as
healthcare and social services, exacerbates socioeconomic disparities, and contributes to climate
change.
The non-profit, A PATH (Partners Assisting the Homeless) Home, is requesting a grant
for the creation of the Readiness In Specialties Experience (RISE) program to address these
issues among the vulnerable population of women and mothers with children who are
experiencing homelessness. The program will be pilot tested in Riverside County with plans to
extend to all ten Southern California counties. Our staff in the RISE program will consist of
dedicated employees who will connect our clients with education institutions to obtain trade
certifications, GED’s, and hands-on employment training.
Clients will experience personal mentorship with employment and housing support,
empowering them to reach self-sufficiency by the completion of the RISE program. Through the
5-year funding, the program projects a significant amount of individuals will be assisted.
Program objectives include having 20% of the enrolled mothers obtain job placement
post-completion of the program, 60% of client satisfaction with the program, 25% of clients to
secure stable housing after the program, and at least 85% of clients without a high school
diploma to secure a GED. The RISE program aims to address the underlying causes of
homelessness and adopt long-term solutions rather than depend on temporary fixes.
May 16, 2023
5500 University Parkway

San Bernardino, CA 92407
Attn: California Department of Social Services

Re: A PATH Home Letter of Intent
Dear:
A PATH (Partners Assisting the Homeless) Home would like to express its interest in the forthcoming
allocations from the California Department of Social Services for our Readiness In Specialties
Experience, or RISE, program. This letter is to inform of our intention to submit the RISE Grant to the
HHAP Grant Program.
A PATH Home has more than 55 years in providing services to the residents of the 10 counties in
Southern California (Imperial County, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San
Bernardino County, Orange County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura
County). Currently A PATH Home administers several grant funded programs allowing Women and
children to have a roof over their head, a clean bed, clean clothing, and food.
An article by Hanno Hoven found in the National Institutes of Health found the effectiveness that job
coaching has in ensuring successful employment among 2,480 homeless individuals. Results showed that
individuals that utilized job coaching were 3.7 times more likely to secure employment. As a nonprofit
organization we recognized our responsibility in maintaining and improving the RISE Program.
A PATH Home will be responsible for administering the day-to-day fiscal and administrative oversight
and accountability of the California Department of Social Services for our RISE Program. It is understood
that the first year of funding is reported as 644,000 dollars with a total five year funding of 3.2 million
dollars. Upon submission, the California Department of Social Services will provide detailed information
for review and evaluation by the first date of submission acceptance May 20, 2023, or within the noted
time frame for submission.
We are currently interested in providing these RISE Program services and would like to be kept notified
of any modification or updates related to this funding opportunity.
Respectfully,
Valerie Alfaro
Valerie Alfaro, B.S., MPH

Project Manager, A PATH Home
Table of Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................................ 2
Needs/Problems............................................................................................................................... 5
Working Hypothesis.........................................................................................................................5
Literature Review.............................................................................................................................6
General Program Plan...................................................................................................................... 7
Target Populations............................................................................................................................8
Approaches and Methods.................................................................................................................9
Activities and Timeline..................................................................................................................10
Program Evaluation Plan............................................................................................................... 12
Agency Capacity and Project Management...................................................................................13
Project Management...................................................................................................................... 15
Budget and Budget Justification.................................................................................................... 17
Community Support.......................................................................................................................21
Scope of Work................................................................................................................................22
References......................................................................................................................................24
Needs/Problems
When it comes to homelessness, basic needs are shelter, food, and clothing. The priority
for A PATH Home is to assist homeless individuals with providing shelter. This will help in
getting them off of the streets and to providing at least three meals a day. With the donations we
receive, we also hope to clothe those that come into our organization. While the Counties we
operate in provide housing assistance to the homeless with programs such as CalWorks and
Section 8 through their housing assistance programs, our organization’s intent is to support the
efforts of local governments regarding homelessness and provide more housing opportunities to
our target population. This would be in addition to the number of beds already provided by the
county. Homeless individuals are often left under circumstances where it is difficult to find jobs
and housing, for children it can be hard to get proper nutrition and education. We see a need for
not only housing, but to prepare our residents for the workforce. We hope that our resources can
allow for growth in the community to not only our target population but for anyone who comes
across and needs a helping hand.
Working Hypothesis
Homeless women and children face unique challenges that make it difficult for them to
escape homelessness. These difficulties include a lack of affordable housing, restricted access to
healthcare and education, and an increased risk of encountering domestic abuse and other types
of trauma. Evidence points to a shortage of rental houses for extremely low-income tenants. This
scarcity is especially acute for women-led households, which are more likely to be poor and
unable to afford a house. Furthermore, homeless women and children frequently lack access to
healthcare and education, which makes it difficult for them to better their lives and leave
homelessness. They may also experience challenges in gaining access to social services and
other resources that might assist them in getting back on their feet. Moreover, domestic abuse
and other types of trauma are more likely to occur on a regular basis. Homeless women and
children are more likely to have been victims of domestic violence and other types of trauma,
which can increase their homelessness and make it more difficult for them to leave. According to
the National Law Center Against Domestic Violence, 92% of homeless women had been
subjected to serious physical or sexual abuse at some point in their life (National Law Center,
2005). Overall, the theory implies that addressing the special problems that homeless women and
children confront will be crucial in efforts to eliminate homelessness and improve outcomes for
these vulnerable populations.
Literature Review
Social support services are key to building self-efficacy among homeless individuals
facing various barriers in their day to day life. An article by Brown and Mueller (2014) examines
predictors of employment for sheltered homeless women in a Midwestern non-profit providing
shelter for women and children. The study highlights the importance of increasing self-efficacy
among homeless women and providing the necessary social support services to increase rates of
employment among this population (Brown & Mueller, 2014). The study also found that there
was a need to increase career and employment assistance for individuals lacking a social support
network (Brown & Mueller, 2014). Further, a separate article by Hoven et al. (2016) examined
the effectiveness of job coaching in ensuring successful employment among 2,480 homeless
individuals. Results from this study found that individuals who utilized job coaching were 3.7
times more likely to secure employment than those who did not utilize job coaching (Hoven et
al., 2016). Both articles highlight the importance of providing social support services to increase
employment among homeless individuals.

General Program Plan

We here at A Partners Assisting the Homeless (PATH) Home understand that the road
from homelessness to self sufficiency can be riddled with obstacles. Often, those obstacles come
in the form of a lack of opportunities. With this in mind, A PATH Home seeks to create the
Readiness In Specialities Experience, or RISE. Through RISE, A PATH Home will work with
the homeless population from each county in obtaining skills to enter the workforce and take
successful steps towards self-sufficiency, starting with its pilot testing in Riverside County. RISE
personnel will identify job fields that are in demand within the area. RISE will then work with
entities such as local businesses, trade schools, community colleges, and professionals to help the
clients hone skills in trades that RISE personnel will assist in identifying as a good fit for the
client.
RISE will also regularly gather job listings and make them available to anyone seeking
employment. Each RISE locale will have computers with internet access to assist clients in job
searching and applying. RISE will also offer workshops of resume writing and interviewing to
aid clients in obtaining a position utilizing their newly acquired skills. Understanding that a high
school education is a requirement in almost every field of employment, RISE will assist clients
who were unable to finish high school in obtaining their GED. A PATH Home’s intention is to
implement RISE at the organization’s centralized location in each county in order to reach the
greatest number of those in need, after testing the success of the program in its Riverside County
shelter.
Target Populations
Our organization serves the priority population of women and children who are in need of
shelter and social services. The shelters in each county house homeless women and children who
are assisted on a first come, first serve basis in each of the ten counties in southern California.
The organization helps women ages 18 and older with or without children. Any child
accompanying an adult woman must be within the age range of 0-18 years of age. A PATH
Home is active in the following counties in Southern California: Imperial County, Kern County,
Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, San Luis
Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County.
The demographics served vary by county, however according to the U.S Census of 2021,
California’s population is extremely diverse and consists mainly of Latino/Hispanics (40.2%),
White(35.2%), Black or African American(6.5%), and Asian or Pacific Islander (16.4%) (U.S
Census Bureau, 2023). The population that the organization serves consists of vulnerable
individuals, often low-income, and people of color. These individuals face hardships such as
displacement from their homes or emergency refugee from dangerous situations that threaten
their livelihood, along with their children’s. With southern California including the five biggest
counties in the state, A PATH Home assists a minimum 4,000 women and children a day, not
including individuals who visit the organization for social service resources during the day that
go beyond shelter for the night. Although our target population is looking to serve Women and
Children, A PATH Home organization will not turn away those individuals seeking our
day-to-day resources.
The target populations comprise a small percentage of the individuals who currently face
homelessness in Southern California. According to the Homeless Data Integration System and
the Continuum of Cares across the state (2023), an estimated 272,626 people faced homelessness
in 2022, with predictions of this number having increased in 2023. An estimated 93,913 of these
people consisted of families with children, while 174,485 consisted of individuals. Almost
130,000 of these individuals and families of children were residents of the ten counties in
Southern California. The size of the county will determine how many beds are in a given shelter.
For example, Los Angeles County will have a county with more beds when compared to
Imperial County, due to their large difference in population size. There is a higher count of
homeless women and children in Los Angeles county, so more beds will be needed. Our
organization is looking to welcome women and children as they are often dismissed from the
general public. With our diverse staff and volunteers, we hope to bring in a population that feels
they belong and can grow from their current situation.
Approaches and Methods
Project goals and objectives
Program goals:
● Build self-efficacy of unhoused mothers through a career development program.
● Identify career and educational pathways for unhoused women.
● Build resilience among unhoused women to be able to find secure housing.
Program Objectives:
● 20% of Mothers to successfully secure jobs at the end of their program. The program
equips individuals with the necessary skills, information, and resources to pursue
meaningful work opportunities and achieve financial independence. It can assist
unhoused women who are trying to make ends meet and require assistance to improve
their financial condition.

● 85% of women who did not have a high school diploma to obtain their GED. That
indicates that 85% of mothers who did not graduate from high school obtained their GED
(General Educational Development) certification, which is comparable to a high school
diploma. It suggests that the other 15% of moms did not seek or acquire their GED.
● 60% of Mothers who participated in career development workshops to respond in a
post-survey that they found the program beneficial.
The program is designed to build self-efficacy among the most at-risk unhoused
population. Data shows that domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness
among women (Goodsmith et al., 2021). Not only do women face higher rates of
domestic violence, but the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified certain risk factors such as
depression and PTSD among homeless women. The career program is meant to provide
homeless mothers with stability and build confidence in their capabilities. We seek
positive responses from program participants to justify the need for our program and to
make sure we are effectively making the right strides to support our participants.
● 25% of mothers who participated in the program to secure stable housing for > 6 months.
The program plans to measure effectiveness through demonstrated long-term housing
stability among previously unhoused mothers. The career development and training
provided to participants aim to set up long term career stability for mothers. Stable
housing will be considered one of the markers for successful program implementation.
Activities and Timeline
The RISE initiative is a program that will span over a five year timeline and follow an academic
year pattern. During the five year timeline, activities will remain the same and restart each
continuing year. An annual evaluation will be conducted at the end of each year and for each
cohort of participants.
1. First Year (January-April): The first year of the program will include time allocated for
program start-up such as interviewing for program director and staff, purchasing
materials, contracts finalizing with technical/trade schools, and interviewing participants
for the program.
Annually: Each Cohort Cycle-Five in total
2. Summer (June - August): Recruitment for program participants will begin along with
program application and enrollment. During this time, RISE staff will continue to provide
career transition services to participants who have completed the program.
3. Fall, Winter, Spring (September - May): Program participants will be fully involved in
their trade/education courses. Program will continue to provide direct services and job
skills. If participants are enrolled in traditional academic programs, graduation is
predicted to take place in May. Participants enrolled in a trade program may complete the
program in a rolling basis or be extended to the continuing academic year
4. Annual Evaluation: Program completion for each Cohort will include an evaluation
period where program services will be adjusted if necessary and changes can be made
before the following year.

Program Evaluation Plan
Evaluation Evaluation Person(s) Person(s) Timeline

Plan for Methods Responsible for Responsible for
RISE Collection of Analysis
Data
Measure job Program participants Case workers Career ● Within one year
placements will be surveyed Transition of program
after post-completion of Manager completion
completion of program
education/trad
e program
Measure of Pre and Post survey Case workers Career ● Pre-survey

participant for participants Volunteers Transition during
satisfaction before entry to the Manager application
program and what process
they wish to ● Post-survey at 6
accomplish. Post months
survey to measure post-completion
their satisfaction of program
with the program
and how it
effectively helped
them achieve their
initial goals.
Measure of Case Workers will Case Workers Career ● Rolling basis

participants keep track of Transition
completing an participants in their Manager
education/trad caseload who have Case Workers
e program successfully
completed an
education/trade
program.
Measure of Case Workers will Case Workers Career ● Initial survey at

participants’ keep track of Transition completion of
housing status participants’ Manager program
housing status Case Workers ● Post-survey at 6
months
● Post-survey at
12 months
Program evaluation is a vital part of the RISE program. All surveys collected will collect
demographic information such as age, income level, ethnicity, and family status. This
information will be analyzed to determine if the target population is being serviced and if
additional outreach is needed. The evaluation process will determine the number of participants
completing an education/trade program and actual job placement upon completion of the RISE
program. The data will allow program management to determine the effectiveness of the
program and the cost/benefit analysis. Participant satisfaction will be utilized to gather feedback
and recommendations for program improvement. Feedback will be collected through qualitative
and quantitative survey data. A post-program survey will be administered to participants through
a designated case-worker. Surveys will be collected through informal online questionnaires and a
formal interview will be conducted to assess satisfaction with the program. Program participants
will be contacted following 6 months and 1 year post program completion for further evaluation
of success rates.
Agency Capacity and Project Management
Mission Statement: We strive to empower women and children each step of the way.
A PATH (Partners Assisting the Homeless) Home is a non-profit organization
concentrated in Southern California that was founded in 1965. Encompassing the ten counties in
Southern California, its fundamental goal is to provide services and shelter to the priority
population of women and children. A PATH Home believes that the road to self-efficacy from
homelessness is not as simple as society perceives it to and ,instead, strives to empower women
and women with children to overcome obstacles and gain the necessary skills to be successful.
With the implementation of the Readiness In Specialities Experience (RISE) program in each
shelter, participants will be able to obtain relevant skills to enter the workforce. The RISE
program will provide direct services to clients through collaborations with local community
colleges, GED programs, trade schools, and business to ensure they are receiving accredited
education that will be useful in the workforce. In addition, RISE will assign 5 case-workers to
the pilot testing shelter that will provide career transition services along with regular social
services. With their caseworker, clients will work on obtaining the required paperwork to obtain
employment such as personal identification documents, resumes, drivers license, and much
more. The RISE program is unique in its goals by specifically supporting vulnerable populations
such as low-income women and children, the majority of which are people of color.
The staff of A PATH Home, including the RISE program, reflect the diverse population
the program serves to ensure cultural competency is met. More than 50% of staff are bilingual to
accommodate the different languages spoken in the shelters, and undergo extensive cultural
sensitivity training to better understand and serve the program participants. The RISE staff that
will be budgeted for include: Project Manager, Case Workers (5), Fundraiser Coordinator, Career
Services Managers, Community Outreach Leader, and Social Services Assistants (3). With the
shelter continuously receiving more than 10 volunteers per month, general duties and
responsibilities will be assigned to volunteers on a rolling basis. Other responsibilities such as
payroll and Human Resources will be conducted by already established staff under A PATH
Home.
Project Management
1. Project Managers (1) - Jane/Joe Doe
a. Job Description: Responsible for planning and allocation resources,
budget preparation, monitoring progress, and overall supervision of the
RISE program, staff, and stakeholders. Responsible for securing contracts
and partnerships with neighboring technical/trade schools for continuing
education of program participants.
2. Career Services Managers (1) - Jane/Joe Doe
a. Job Description: Responsible for overlooking all career, educational,and
case management operations under the RISE program. Oversees case
management and general staff under the RISE program. Responsible for
building and maintaining stakeholder relationships with educational
institutions and businesses.
3. Fundraiser Coordinator (1) - Jane/Joe Doe
a. Job Description: Responsible for all fundraising efforts under the RISE
program, including budget management. Duties include developing
fundraising opportunities and grant writing.
4. Case Workers (5) - Jane/Joe Doe
a. Job Description: Provide case management to individuals under the RISE
program, including career transition and social services. Duties may
require employees to travel to provide necessary services to clients.
5. Social Services Assistants (3) - Jane/Joe Doe

a. Job Description: Responsible for basic office duties under the RISE
program and maintaining office spaces such as the computer lab and
tracking inventory. May be required to to travel or provide transportation
to participants and to conduct outreach events. Oversees and trains
volunteers.
6. Community Outreach Leader (1)
a. Job description: In charge of recruiting volunteers and interns.
Responsibilities include delegating tasks for volunteers, supervising
interns, documenting intern hours and volunteer efforts.
7. Volunteers/Interns (unpaid) (10)
a. Job Description: Responsible for administrative duties and tasks assigned
to them by the general staff. May include physical activities and traveling.
Volunteers/Interns with knowledge of career services will be tasked to
provide support to program participants with developing resumes, job
applications, and conducting mock interviews.

Budget and Budget Justification
Category
PHA
1. Salaries Request Leverage
Program Manager $85,000/year $5,000+/-*
This position will act as the main supervisor of grant and coordinate implementation of
workforce development services. They will carry out the following functions: grant management,
allocation of resources, securing contracts and partnerships.
* Salary begins at 80,000/year and personnel receive a 2.5% salary increase between year two
and three. Leverage also accounts for salary negotiations.
Career Services Manager $60,000/year $5,000+/-*
This position will act as the primary supervisor for case managers and social services assistants.
They will coordinate career services in their jurisdiction and correspond with the Program
Manager. They will carry out the following functions: overseeing staff, staff training, reporting
of services, building relationships with stakeholders in their jurisdiction.
* Salary begins at 55,000/year and increases up to 65,000/year to cover a 2.5% salary increase
between year two and three. Leverage also accounts for salary negotiations.
Fundraiser Coordinator $50,000/year $5,000+/-*
This position will act as the coordinator of fundraising efforts and coordinating fundraising
outreach events with Community Outreach Staff and Social Services Assistants.
Case Worker (5) $45,000/year $5,000+/-*
This position will work directly with program participants and will be assigned to individual
participants. They will communicate with participants, provide surveys, conduct follow-ups, and
coordinate needed services.
Social Service Assistants (3) $38,000/year $5,000+/-*
This position will assist managers and fundraiser coordinators with providing services to
participants. Services include: transportation, assistance with job applications, conduct mock
interviews, conduct group workshops, and assist in coordinating training.
Community Outreach Leader $38,000/year $5,000+/-*
This position will assist with community outreach to gain program participation from shelters.
They will also conduct follow-up for program effectiveness and gather data from program
participants.
2. Fringe Benefits
Fringe benefits are calculated at 10% of employee salaries. Benefits include medical,
dental, and vision. Total fringe benefits for the allocated budget is $316,000.
Salary
Program Manager $85,000/year
Fringe benefit rate: 10% $85,000x10% = $8,500
Career Services Manager $60,000/year
Fundraiser Coordinator $50,000/year
Case Worker $45,000/year
Social Services Assistant $38,000/year
Community Outreach Leader $38,000/year
3. (a) Travel - Local Private Vehicle $7,000

Staff will utilize vehicles to transport participants to educational classes, programs,
off-campus activities, or job interviews.
4. Consumable Supplies and Materials PHA

Request Match
General Office Supplies $5,000 $0
Office supplies include a computer lab for each facility, desk equipment, and school
supplies.
5. Services
Facilities Cost $20,000
Cost applies to maintenance of the facility and creating a workforce development center
on site.
Staff Training $7,000
Staff training includes courses such as motivational interviewing courses for case
workers, leadership development for directors, and resume writing courses for social
services assistants.
6. Other Costs
Equipment $5,000
Computer Software for training and creating job application tools. Also accounts for 10
desktop computer setups for the facility.
7. Indirect
External/Internal Administrative Costs $322,000
10% of direct costs.
Total budget over five years: $3,220,000
Community Support
With increased community involvement, the Homelessness Shelters Services-General
Program Plan anticipates collaborating with community leaders and other humanitarian groups to
provide educational opportunities to homeless women and children. The program's goal is to
empower women by educating them and providing them with housing, clothes, and food in order
to improve their lives in the future. For example, women are given a platform to showcase their
abilities and interests, and the foundations of that organization assist them in obtaining
employment. The group also collaborates closely, holding monthly discussion tables and
gathering statistics on how many women came to the shelter and how many arrived with families
or children. Furthermore, organizations meet the unique needs of homeless women and their
families based on such data. The community's size and geographical location will create hurdles
such as prejudice based on race, family composition, housing status, and other factors. This
group works directly with homeless persons in the community, particularly women and children,
to help them become more self-sufficient.

Scope of Work
Goal(s): Build self-efficacy of unhoused mothers through a career development program.
Objectives Activities Timeline Staff Process Evaluation Outcome Evaluation

for Each Responsible
Activity
- One-on-one May Case Workers Measure number of Program participants will be
20% of mothers meetings with case clients enrolled in a surveyed on job status
to successfully manager career development post-completion of program
secure jobs post -attend career program to ensure
career development 20% enrollment. .
development workshops
program. -Enrollment in GED/
technical career
school
-Connect clients with
resources such as job
fairs, employers, etc.
- Enrollment in GED May Case Workers Measure number of Case Workers will keep track of
85% of mothers schools through a clients enrolled in a participants in their caseload who
without high program. GED program to have successfully completed an
school diplomas - One-on-one ensure 85% education/trade program.
to receive their meetings with case enrollment. .
GED. managers to monitor
progress.
- Establish activities December Case Workers Conduct survey for Pre and Post survey for
based on the needs - January Volunteers participants participants before entry to the
60% of mothers and wants of clients. measuring program and what they wish to
who - Connect clients satisfaction at the accomplish. Post survey to
participated in with resources and half-way mark in
career social services on a the program. measure their satisfaction with the
development rolling basis program and how it effectively
workshops helped them achieve their initial
found the goals.
program
beneficial.
-Provide one-on-one May Case Workers Measure number of Case Workers will keep track of
25% of mothers meetings with case clients with stable participants’ housing status up to
who managers. housing. one year post†-completion of
participated in -Provide resources program. Evaluation will be
the program to for clients to obtain conducted through a three-phase
secure stable housing before survey at completion of program,
housing for over completion of the 6-month mark, and one-year
6 months. program. mark.
-Connect clients with
social services to
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A PATH Home: RISE Grant Proposal 2

certifications, GED’s, and hands-on employment training.

May 16, 2023

5500 University Parkway

Attn: California Department of Social Services

Valerie Alfaro, B.S., MPH

General Program Plan...................................................................................................................... 7

Approaches and Methods.................................................................................................................9

Activities and Timeline..................................................................................................................10

Program Evaluation Plan............................................................................................................... 12

Agency Capacity and Project Management...................................................................................13

Budget and Budget Justification.................................................................................................... 17

across and needs a helping hand.

these vulnerable populations.

predictors of employment for sheltered homeless women in a Midwestern non-profit providing

employment among homeless individuals.

General Program Plan

Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County.

California’s population is extremely diverse and consists mainly of Latino/Hispanics (40.2%),

they belong and can grow from their current situation.

Approaches and Methods

Project goals and objectives

● Build self-efficacy of unhoused mothers through a career development program.

● Identify career and educational pathways for unhoused women.

● Build resilience among unhoused women to be able to find secure housing.

meaningful work opportunities and achieve financial independence. It can assist

their financial condition.

(General Educational Development) certification, which is comparable to a high school

● 60% of Mothers who participated in career development workshops to respond in a

post-survey that they found the program beneficial.

The program plans to measure effectiveness through demonstrated long-term housing

Activities and Timeline

materials, contracts finalizing with technical/trade schools, and interviewing participants

for the program.

Annually: Each Cohort Cycle-Five in total

career transition services to participants who have completed the program.

skills. If participants are enrolled in traditional academic programs, graduation is

program in a rolling basis or be extended to the continuing academic year

before the following year.

Program Evaluation Plan

Evaluation Evaluation Person(s) Person(s) Timeline

Measure of Pre and Post survey Case workers Career ● Pre-survey

Measure of Case Workers will Case Workers Career ● Rolling basis

Measure of Case Workers will Case Workers Career ● Initial survey at

Agency Capacity and Project Management

A PATH (Partners Assisting the Homeless) Home is a non-profit organization

responsibilities will be assigned to volunteers on a rolling basis. Other responsibilities such as

1. Project Managers (1) - Jane/Joe Doe

a. Job Description: Responsible for planning and allocation resources,

budget preparation, monitoring progress, and overall supervision of the

RISE program, staff, and stakeholders. Responsible for securing contracts

and partnerships with neighboring technical/trade schools for continuing

education of program participants.

2. Career Services Managers (1) - Jane/Joe Doe

a. Job Description: Responsible for overlooking all career, educational,and

case management operations under the RISE program. Oversees case

building and maintaining stakeholder relationships with educational

institutions and businesses.

3. Fundraiser Coordinator (1) - Jane/Joe Doe

program, including budget management. Duties include developing

fundraising opportunities and grant writing.