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Applied in 2008

Alpha House of Pinellas County Transitional Living Program

Alpha House of Pinellas County, Inc

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 15.2
  • Program Participants Last Year: 45
  • Meets about 16 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 8 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 7

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
80% will obtain permanent housing

Measure
Counseling Goals

Outcome 2
80% will complete the Quick Gain Assessment

Measure
Counseling Goals and Monitoring

Outcome 3
100% of the residents will obtain independent living skils

Measure
Counseling Goals and Monitoring Success

Outcome 4
80% will receive public assistance support

Measure
Counseling Goals and tracking the actual support.

Outcome 5
80% of the residents will receive educational support

Measure
Counseling Goals, attendance records and actual certifications of completion or diplomas.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Most of the applicants accepted are homeless, limited education and with no employment. As the women and teens progress through the different levels of training within Alpha House with the guidance of their case managers,learning life skills and positive parenting skills and healthy choices they leave with higher self-esteem, empowerment and self-sufficiency for their children and themselves.