Dannon Project

Programs: Young adult reentry programs (face forward 3) and reentry demonstration program were funded by department of labor eta; and, the out of school career opportunity programs was funded by jefferson county office of workforce development. Face forward 3 programs provide reentry services to young adults who have been in conflict with the law. This initiative serves as both a diversion and reentry program for young adults, male and female, between the ages of 18-24. Outcomes included 9% recidivism rate overall; 90% mentoring rate; $9. 14 average hourly earnings; 86% entered employment rate; 88% employment retention rate; and, 85% credential attainment rate. The out of school youth program provides funds for 50 out of school woa eligible students to receive occupational training and certifications leading to careers in high demand and in-demand allied health fields. Overall, the project showed much success with 90% job placement rate, 91% program completion rate and 92% certification attainment. Services provided were recruitment, outreach, case management, job training, job readiness, occupational training, occupational certifications, coordination of behavioral health services and medical health services, mentoring, leadership and job placement. The reentry demonstration project will begin enrollment february 2017. The youthbuild program was added in 2015 as a construction training program. The program is projected to complete the construction/major rehab of a home in north birmingham by december 2017. Enrollment is expected at 60. As of 12/31/2016, 34 students have been enrolled and are matriculating through the program as expected. This program will not show outcomes 2nd quarter 2017 because of the length of training to obtain nccer, osha 30, and ged certifications.

the adult reentry program is funded by doleta. This program services male and female non-violent previously incarcerated persons 18-+. The participants may not have ever had a sex crime other than prostitution. This program provides reentry services funded under the training to work (1) and training to work (2) programs. Services provided includes case management, education, housing assistance, job placement, job readiness, financial literacy, life skills, career counseling and career pathways establishment, mentoring, career training and certifications, wraparound supportive services. All eligible participants are referred for medical healthcare and behavioral health services. Outcomes include 100% enrollment rate, 96% participation rate, $10. 14 average hourly earnings 94% entered employment rate; 92% employment retention rate; and, 8% recidivism rate.

the department of health and human services provided funds under the picci (partnership to increase community coordination) for the benefit of education and enrollment services into the affordable care act program. It allowed for the expansion of services to include free medical screenings, dna medical mapping, and physical management. These services were provided across jefferson, calhoun and clarke counties in alabama. Outcomes included enrolling over 700 individuals and outreach and education opportunities to over 5,000 unduplicated individuals.

we received a mini-grant from wells fargo foundation ($15k), caring foundation ($5,000); and, $5,000 from local contributors to provide occupational training and certifications, career counseling, and job placement to 5 community applicants who were not qualified under funded federal grants. Outcomes: 5/5 completed and attained their occupational training and credentials, 5/5 became employed with local healthcare providers earning an average of $10. 00 per hour. We received a contract from lawson state community college to provide the ready to work program on site. Outcomes: 109 participants completed the program and acquired certifications. We received a mini-grant from wells fargo foundation to provide ged tutoring, occupational training and certifications, career counseling, and job placement to community applicants who were not qualified under funded federal grants. Outcomes: 80% completed and attained their occupational training and credentials, 87% became employed with local employer earning an average of $10. 00 per hour; and, 8 attained their ged. We received contributions from various members of the community to provide emergency supportive services including but not limited to emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, childcare stipends, transportation vouchers, food assistance, work supports, occupational training and certifications and job placement activities. 113 persons were served from unrestricted funds.